A patient with peptic ulcer disease is otherwise healthy. The patient does not smoke and states drinking 1 or 2 glasses of wine with meals each week. Which drugs will the provider prescribe?

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A) Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole is a standard triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection, which is a common cause of peptic ulcers. This regimen combines two antibiotics to eradicate the bacteria and a proton pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid and promote healing.

A Patient with Peptic Ulcer Disease Is Otherwise Healthy