A patient with bacterial overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract would most likely be treated with which type of medication?
A) p roton pump inhibitors
B) antibiotics
C) antidiarrheals
D) H2 receptor antagonists
E) antacids

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Bacterial overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract is usually treated with antibiotics to kill off the excess bacteria. Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists, antidiarrheals, and antacids are not typically used to treat bacterial overgrowth.

A Patient with Bacterial Overgrowth in the Gastrointestinal Tract Would