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Which of the following NSAIDs is considered a moderate risk for GI toxicity?
Which of the following NSAIDs is considered a moderate risk for GI toxicity?
- Nabumetone
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen (correct)
- Diclofenac
Where are the most common locations for benign gastric ulcers, erosions, and gastritis to occur?
Where are the most common locations for benign gastric ulcers, erosions, and gastritis to occur?
- Antrum and lesser curvature (correct)
- Second part of the duodenum
- First part of the duodenum
- Duodenal bulb
What contributes to the disruption of mucosal integrity in the stomach?
What contributes to the disruption of mucosal integrity in the stomach?
- Normal gastric acid secretion
- H. pylori infection
- Increased mucus production
- NSAID use (correct)
In which group of patients is there a higher risk of NSAID-induced GI toxicity?
In which group of patients is there a higher risk of NSAID-induced GI toxicity?
What is the role of gastric acid in duodenal ulcers?
What is the role of gastric acid in duodenal ulcers?