Posted: August 16th, 2017

Of the following categories of medications, which is used in combination with bismuth salts to eradicate Helicobacter pylori?

Of the following categories of medications, which is used in combination with bismuth salts to eradicate Helicobacter pylori?
a) Antibiotics
Antibiotics and bismuth salts are given to eradicate H. pylori.
b) Antacids
Antacids are given to manage gastric acidity.
c) Proton pump inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors are given to decrease acid secretion.
d) Histamine-2 receptor antagonists
Histamine-2 receptor antagonists are given to decrease the acid secretion in the stomach.