A patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease complicated by H. pylori. What is the rationale for adding bismuth to the patient's medication regimen?
A) Increases pepsin activity
B) Decreases gastrin secretion
C) Prevents metabolic alkalosis
D) Protects gastric mucosa from stomach acid
D
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Health care providers use bismuth subsalicylate to coat ulcers, protecting them from stomach acid to treat H. pylori. Bismuth does not increase pepsin activity, decrease gastrin secretion, or prevent metabolic alkalosis.
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