A 50-year-old male presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating. Endoscopy confirms a duodenal ulcer. Testing is positive for Helicobacter ...

Question

A 50-year-old male presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating. Endoscopy confirms a duodenal ulcer. Testing is positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended first-line eradication therapy?

Accepted Answer

PPI plus clarithromycin plus metronidazole for 1 week

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PPI plus amoxicillin for 2 weeks

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PPI alone for 4 weeks

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High-dose antacids for 2 weeks

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H2 receptor antagonist plus sucralfate

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Duodenal ulcer

A 50-year-old male presents with epigastric pain that improves with eating. Endoscopy confirms a duodenal ulcer. Testing is positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines what is the recommended first-line eradication therapy?