A client with peptic ulcer disease and positive for H. pylori asks the nurse why the healthcare provider would like to treat them with a combination therapy. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. Combination therapy has the best outcomes when antibiotics are used with antacids.
B. Combination therapy has the best outcomes when antibiotics are used with proton-pump inhibitors.
C. The use of sucralfate (Carafate) along with antibiotics is the best combination therapy for peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
D. Various antibiotics are used to eradicate the bacteria that are responsible for the development of peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
Answer: B
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