Which of the Following Is the Purpose of Antibiotic Therapy

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating peptic ulcers?

• A) It eradicates H.pylori.
• B) It inhibits gastric acid secretion.
• C) It protects the gastric mucosa.
• D) It neutralizes or reduces the acidity of stomach contents.

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