Question

A 65-year-old man undergoes an upper GI endoscopy for dyspepsia, which reveals a gastric ulcer. A rapid urease test (CLO test) is positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no known drug allergies. What is the recommended first-line eradication therapy?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin for 7 days

Answer

Omeprazole, Metronidazole, and Clarithromycin for 14 days

Answer

Lansoprazole and Amoxicillin for 7 days

Answer

Omeprazole, Bismuth subsalicylate, Metronidazole, and Tetracycline for 14 days

Answer

Ranitidine, Amoxicillin, and Clarithromycin for 7 days

Practice question

A 65-year-old man undergoes an upper GI endoscopy for dyspepsia, which reveals a gastric ulcer. A rapid urease test (CLO test) is positive for Helicobacter pylori. He has no known drug allergies. What is the recommended first-line eradication therapy?