H. pylori and C. difficile infections

Question 1

Triple therapy for h. pylori eradication?

Drugs and dose frequency

Answer 1

PPI (bd) + Amoxicillin (bd) + Clarithromycin (bd)/Metronidazole (tds)

Question 2

What tests are used to identify H. pylori infection

2 points

Answer 2

1. Urea 13C breath test

2. Stool antigen test

Question 3

H. pylori eradication in penicillin allergic patients?

drugs and dose frequncy

Answer 3

PPI (bd) + Clarithromycin (bd) + Metronidazole (tds)

Question 4

1st line for C diff infection

Drug, dose and and duration

Answer 4

Metronidazole (po)
400 mg tds
10 - 14 days

Question 5

2nd line for C diff infection

Answer 5

Vancomycin po

can give the injection orally

Question 6

True or false:

Loperamide can be given for diarrhoea associated with c diff infection (antibiotic associated colitis)

Answer 6

FALSE

Anti-motility drugs should not be used in infective diarrhoea!