A client is diagnosed with an infection with H. pylori. Which of the following drugs are commonly used in combination with certain antibiotics in the treatment of this infection? Select all that apply
A) Metoclopramide (Reglan)
B) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
C) Ondansetron (Zofran)
D) Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
E) Promethazine (Phenergan)
Ans: B, D
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The proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole (Prilosec) and lansoprazole (Prevacid), are commonly used in combination with certain antibiotics in the treatment of H. pylori.
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