Factors Contributing to Mucosal Disturbance

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What is a possible complication of an ulcer eroding blood vessels?

Inflammatory bowel disease

Intestinal obstruction

GI bleeding (correct)

Colorectal cancer

What is the goal of treating H.pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease?

To eradicate the infection (correct)

To reduce symptoms

To prevent bleeding

To prevent cancer

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in treating peptic ulcers?

Neutralizing gastric acid

Reducing acid production (correct)

Protecting the mucosal lining

Eradicating H.pylori

What is the main difference between antacids and H2-blockers in treating peptic ulcers?

Mechanism of action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for peptic ulcer disease?

To heal the ulcer Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presentation of colorectal cancer?

Change in bowel habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to prevent colorectal cancer?

High-fiber diet and lifestyle changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic test of choice for colorectal cancer?

Colonoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for a malignant polyp in the colon?

Colectomy and colostomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

A chronic disorder characterized by inflammation of the lining and walls of the intestines Signup and view all the answers

Factors Contributing to Mucosal Disturbance

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What is a possible complication of an ulcer eroding blood vessels?

What is the goal of treating H.pylori in patients with peptic ulcer disease?

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in treating peptic ulcers?

What is the main difference between antacids and H2-blockers in treating peptic ulcers?

What is the primary goal of treatment for peptic ulcer disease?

What is the most common presentation of colorectal cancer?

What is the most effective way to prevent colorectal cancer?

What is the diagnostic test of choice for colorectal cancer?

What is the treatment for a malignant polyp in the colon?

What is the definition of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

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