Question

A 50-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of epigastric pain and reflux symptoms. He is found to be positive for Helicobacter pylori on a urea breath test. According to NICE, which is the first-line eradication regimen?

Accepted Answer

PPI, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for 1 week

Answer

PPI, metronidazole, and tetracycline for 1 week

Answer

Ranitidine, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin for 2 weeks

Answer

PPI monotherapy for 2 weeks

Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy for 14 days

Practice question

A 50-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of epigastric pain and reflux symptoms. He is found to be positive for Helicobacter pylori on a urea breath test. According to NICE, which is the first-line eradication regimen?