A 58-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB had successful endoscopic hemostasis. H. pylori testing returns positive. What is essential?...

Question

A 58-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB had successful endoscopic hemostasis. H. pylori testing returns positive. What is essential?

Accepted Answer

Documented test-of-cure ≥4 weeks after therapy (off PPIs 2 weeks)

Answer

No test-of-cure if symptoms resolve

Answer

Use clarithromycin triple therapy regardless of resistance

Answer

Use 7-day therapy

Answer

Avoid PPIs during eradication

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): H. pylori (Test of Cure)