Question

A 45-year-old man with epigastric pain and a duodenal ulcer on endoscopy tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line H. pylori eradication regimen?

Accepted Answer

PPI plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7 days

Answer

PPI plus metronidazole plus clarithromycin for 14 days

Answer

H2 receptor antagonist plus amoxicillin plus clarithromycin for 7 days

Answer

PPI alone for 4 weeks

Answer

Bismuth quadruple therapy for 7 days

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with epigastric pain and a duodenal ulcer on endoscopy tests positive for Helicobacter pylori. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line H. pylori eradication regimen?