A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with a Peptic Ulcer Caused

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori.The physician has recommended 2 weeks of combination therapy with omeprazole and an antibiotic.Which antibiotic will be chosen for this therapy?

• A)cephalexin hydrochloride
• B)ampicillin sodium
• C)sulfisoxazole
• D)clarithromycin

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