If a Patient with H

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a patient with H. pylori-positive peptic ulcer disease fails first-line therapy, the second-line treatment is:

• A) Proton pump inhibitor bid plus metronidazole plus tetracycline plus bismuth subsalicylate for 14 days
• B) Test H. pylori for resistance to common treatment regimens
• C) Proton pump inhibitor plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days
• D) Proton pump inhibitor and levofloxacin for 14 days

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Definitions:

Illness Prevention

Strategies and practices aimed at reducing the risk of developing diseases and health conditions.

Health Promoting Changes

Modifications or adjustments to lifestyle intended to improve or maintain optimal health and well-being.

Diabetes Control

The practice of managing and regulating blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication to prevent complications.

Goals

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