An ulcer caused by H. pylori can be successfully treated with which classification of drugs? 1. ...

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Antacids neutralize the stomach acid.
Rationale 2: Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the stomach.
Rationale 3: H2-receptor blockers suppress the volume and acidity of stomach acid.
Rationale 4: H. pylori is associated with 90 percent of all duodenal ulcers and 70 percent of all gastric ulcers. The microorganism is well adapted to neutralize the high acidity in the gastric environment. These infections can remain active for life if not treated appropriately. Eliminating the organism causes ulcers to heal more rapidly and to remain in remission longer.

Global Rationale: H. pylori is associated with 90 percent of all duodenal ulcers and 70 percent of all gastric ulcers. The microorganism is well adapted to neutralize the high acidity in the gastric environment. These infections can remain active for life if not treated appropriately. Eliminating the organism causes ulcers to heal more rapidly and to remain in remission longer. Antacids neutralize the stomach acid. Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid secretion in the stomach. H2-receptor blockers suppress the volume and acidity of stomach acid.