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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 (A)
Genetic predisposition accounts for 50% of patients with peptic ulcers
Genetic predisposition accounts for 50% of patients with peptic ulcers
False (B)
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 (A)
Antidiarrheal drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
Antidiarrheal drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
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
Antiulcer drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
Antiulcer drugs are used to relieve symptoms of constipation
Laxative drugs are used in the treatment of diarrhea
Laxative drugs are used in the treatment of diarrhea
Antiemetic drugs are aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting
Antiemetic drugs are aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting
Adsorbent, anti flatulent, and digestive drugs are used to improve GI function
Adsorbent, anti flatulent, and digestive drugs are used to improve GI function
Flashcards
Peptic ulcers
Peptic ulcers
Open sores that develop in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or jejunum.
Genetic predisposition and peptic ulcers
Genetic predisposition and peptic ulcers
While there is a genetic component, it doesn't account for half of all peptic ulcer cases.
NSAIDs and peptic ulcers
NSAIDs and peptic ulcers
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a common cause of peptic ulcers.
Antidiarrheal drugs
Antidiarrheal drugs
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
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Antiulcer drugs
Antiulcer drugs
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Laxative drugs
Laxative drugs
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Antiemetic drugs
Antiemetic drugs
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Adsorbents, anti flatulents, digestives
Adsorbents, anti flatulents, digestives
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