Gastritis: Inflammation of the Gastric Mucosa
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What is the most common pathogen for chronic gastritis?

  • Staphylococcus
  • Salmonella
  • Mycobacterium
  • Helicobacter pylori (correct)

Which microbe is not commonly associated with causing chronic gastritis?

  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • HIV
  • Treponema pallidum
  • Cytomegalovirus

What physiological condition can induce chronic gastritis?

  • Regular exercise
  • Ingestion of vitamin C
  • Large hiatal hernia (correct)
  • Adequate sleep

Which medical procedure can irritate the gastric walls and cause gastritis?

<p>Endoscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the normal gastric mucosal barrier?

<p>Prevent digestion by Hcl acid and pepsin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not contribute to acute damage to the gastric mucosa?

<p>Regular water consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of tissue oedema in the stomach due to acute gastritis?

<p>Loss of plasma into the gastric lumen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with acute gastritis?

<p>Constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does achlorhydria occur in acute gastritis?

<p>Progressive gastric atrophy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intervention for managing nausea and vomiting in acute gastritis?

<p>Giving antiemetic medication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which investigation is NOT typically used for diagnosing acute gastritis?

<p>X-Ray of the chest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim when managing acute gastritis?

<p>Treating symptoms and eliminating the cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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