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MACE Medication Aide

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A patient is diagnosed with an H. pylori associated ulcer. Which is generally the first-line treatment with such an ulcer?
  1. OTC NSAIDs
  2. Antibiotics alone
  3. A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) plus antibiotics
  4. A proton pump inhibitor alone
Explanation
Answer: C - H. pylori associated ulcers are treated with a PPI and antibiotics to decrease the acidity and eradicate the bacteria, respectively. The etiology of these ulcers indicates that neither a PPI or antibiotic alone is an effective treatment. OTC NSAIDs are often the cause of ulcers and/or exacerbators and should be avoided.
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