Question

A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves with meals and worsens a few hours later. Endoscopy reveals a duodenal ulcer. What is the first-line treatment approach?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy with PPI, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin

Answer

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) alone

Answer

High-dose H2 receptor antagonist

Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy

Answer

Metronidazole alone

Practice question

A 42-year-old man presents with epigastric pain that improves with meals and worsens a few hours later. Endoscopy reveals a duodenal ulcer. What is the first-line treatment approach?