Author Question: Diagnostic testing has attributed a middle-aged man's peptic ulcer to Helicobacter pylori, and the ... (Read 65 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Diagnostic testing has attributed a middle-aged man's peptic ulcer to Helicobacter pylori, and the man has been prescribed a therapeutic drug regimen.

Which of the following drug families will form the basis of the man's drug therapy? Select all that apply.
A) Antibiotics
B) Prokinetics (GI stimulants)
C) Antiemetics
D) Antacids
E) Proton pump inhibitors

Question 2

A woman was diagnosed with peptic ulcers several months ago and has been vigilant about implementing the nurse's recommended lifestyle modifications.

The woman states that she is motivated to control her ulcers because she has a sister who had to be hospitalized for the treatment of a bleeding ulcer. A bleeding ulcer is strongly suggested when a patient exhibits:
A) Chronic constipation
B) Early morning heartburn
C) Nausea that is relieved by eating
D) Melena stool