After H Pylori Treatment Is Completed, the Next Step in Peptic

question 9

Multiple Choice

After H. pylori treatment is completed, the next step in peptic ulcer disease therapy is:

• A)Testing for H. pylori eradication with a serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test
• B)Endoscopy by a specialist
• C)A PPI for 8 to 12 weeks until healing is complete
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

L-dopa

L-dopa is a chemical precursor to dopamine, used as a medication primarily for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that serves as a precursor to several important neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Metabotropic Receptor

Embedded membrane protein with a binding site for a neurotransmitter linked to a G protein; can affect other receptors or act with second messengers to affect other cellular processes, including opening a pore.

Membrane-Spanning Proteins

Proteins that penetrate through the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, often functioning as receptors or channels.