Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Quiz
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Which factor is not a cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?

  • Use of NSAIDs
  • Increase in gastric acid production (Stress)
  • Consumption of spicy food (correct)
  • Infection with Gram-negative bacteria (H.pylori)
  • Which diagnostic method is not used for identifying the cause of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?

  • Stool culture for bacterial analysis (correct)
  • Endoscopy & biopsy
  • Serology
  • Urea breath test
  • What is the primary goal of therapy for upper gastrointestinal tract disorders like GERD and PUD?

  • Reduce gastric acid production (correct)
  • Increase gastric acid production
  • Promote acid reflux
  • Neutralize gastric H+
  • Which factor is not associated with the causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)?

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    What is the main purpose of drugs used to treat Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?

    <p>Reduce gastric acid production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

    • Not a cause of PUD: Reflux of bile into the stomach
    • Not a diagnostic method: Barium swallow

    Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

    • Primary goal of therapy: To alleviate symptoms and prevent complications

    Causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

    • Not associated with causes of PUD: Eating spicy foods

    Treatment of PUD and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    • Main purpose of drugs: To reduce acid production and protect the mucosa

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    Test your knowledge of drugs that act on the gastrointestinal tract with this pharmacology quiz. Explore topics such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, nausea, emesis, diarrhea, and constipation. This quiz is designed by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at An-Najah National University.

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