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Peptic ulcers can develop in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or jejunum
Peptic ulcers can develop in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or jejunum
True
Genetic predisposition accounts for 50% of patients with peptic ulcers
Genetic predisposition accounts for 50% of patients with peptic ulcers
False
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a major cause of peptic ulcers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a major cause of peptic ulcers
True
Antidiarrheal drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
Antidiarrheal drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
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Hypersecretory states such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome cause excessive gastric acid secretion leading to peptic ulcers
Hypersecretory states such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome cause excessive gastric acid secretion leading to peptic ulcers
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Antiulcer drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
Antiulcer drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
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Laxative drugs are used in the treatment of diarrhea
Laxative drugs are used in the treatment of diarrhea
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Antiemetic drugs are aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting
Antiemetic drugs are aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting
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Adsorbent, anti flatulent, and digestive drugs are used to improve GI function
Adsorbent, anti flatulent, and digestive drugs are used to improve GI function
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