HIGH YIELD Flashcards
1
Q
3 most common forms?
A
helicobacter pylori
NSAID induced
stress related ulcers
2
Q
helicobacter pylori first line tx?
A
triple therapy
- PPI
- clarithromycin
- amoxicillin
3
Q
helicobacter pylori alternative therapy?
A
quadruple therapy
- PPO
- bismuth subsalicylate
- tetracycline
- metronidazole
4
Q
history of complicated ulcer or 2 risk factors is considered what risk?
A
high risk
5
Q
1-2 risk factors (>65, high does NSAID, history of uncomplicated ulcer) is what risk?
A
moderate risk
6
Q
no risk factors is what risk?
A
low risk
7
Q
if patient is at high or modeate risk they need prophylactic treatment with?
A
PPI for at least 8 weeks
