Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease ( 40 Questions)
Antibiotics do not directly heal the ulcer or reduce stomach acid production. They are prescribed specifically to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a common cause of peptic ulcers.
This statement is correct. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat H. pylori infection, which is a major cause of peptic ulcers. By eliminating the bacterial infection, the ulcer has a better chance of healing and preventing recurrence.
Antibiotics do not promote blood clotting or reduce the risk of bleeding from the ulcer. Other medications may be prescribed to manage bleeding if it occurs.
Antibiotics do not relax stomach muscles or alleviate abdominal pain. Pain relief is typically achieved through acid-reducing medications and other pain management strategies.
Choice A reason:
Antibiotics do not directly heal the ulcer or reduce stomach acid production. They are prescribed specifically to treat Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a common cause of peptic ulcers.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Antibiotics are prescribed to treat H. pylori infection, which is a major cause of peptic ulcers. By eliminating the bacterial infection, the ulcer has a better chance of healing and preventing recurrence.
Choice C reason:
Antibiotics do not promote blood clotting or reduce the risk of bleeding from the ulcer. Other medications may be prescribed to manage bleeding if it occurs.
Choice D reason:
Antibiotics do not relax stomach muscles or alleviate abdominal pain. Pain relief is typically achieved through acid-reducing medications and other pain management strategies.