After H. pylori treatment is completed, the next step in peptic ulcer disease therapy is:

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After completing H. pylori treatment, the next step in peptic ulcer disease therapy is to continue treatment with a proton pump inhibitor for 8 to 12 weeks until the ulcer heals. Testing for H. pylori eradication can be done later to confirm successful eradication, and endoscopy may be necessary depending on the patient's symptoms and response to treatment, but neither of these is the immediate next step. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

After H Pylori Treatment Is Completed, the Next Step in Peptic