Question

A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with Heliobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including metronidazole (Flagyl), omeprazole (Prilosec), and clarithromycin (Biaxin). Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?
A. "These medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid producation in my stomach."
B. "I should take these medications only when I have pain from my ulcer."
C. "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production."
D. "My ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria."

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production."

Explanation:

Peptic ulcers refer to sores that develop in the mucous membrane of different organs in the digestive system including the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum. These ulcers develop due to two main facts the first one is an excess of acid and the second one is the Heliobacter pylori that might cause inflammation and sores including peptic ulcers. Due to this, the treatment for these ulcers often includes a combination of medicines that aim at treating the Heliobacter pylori infection and reducing, stopping or controlling acid production. Thus, the statement that indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen is "The medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production".