Gastrointestinal Drugs and Medications Q 29
A client with a duodenal ulcer is diagnosed with H. pylori infection. The physician prescribed amoxicillin (Wymox), pantoprazole (Prevacid), and clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which statement made by the nurse correctly explains the purpose of these medications?
A. "These medicines will minimize acid production and will coat the ulcer".
B. "These medicines will stop the acid production and will kill the bacteria".
C. "The ulcer will heal because the medications will kill the bacteria".
D. "These medicines will control the ulcer and motion sickness".
Correct Answer: B. “These medicines will stop the acid production and will kill the bacteria”.
The triple therapy treatment of H-pylori infection includes 2 antibiotics (Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin) and one proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, or esomeprazole.