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What is the primary site of stomach-like digestion?
What is the primary site of stomach-like digestion?
Which factor is stated as a way that can predispose to peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Which factor is stated as a way that can predispose to peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
What can neutralize acid in the duodenum?
What can neutralize acid in the duodenum?
Why are the stomach and duodenum most susceptible to ulcers?
Why are the stomach and duodenum most susceptible to ulcers?
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What is a common feature of ulcers even after healing?
What is a common feature of ulcers even after healing?
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What is one action of some drugs in the context of ulcers?
What is one action of some drugs in the context of ulcers?
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What can exacerbate the condition if there is already an ulcer?
What can exacerbate the condition if there is already an ulcer?
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What risk does stress pose to an existing ulcer?
What risk does stress pose to an existing ulcer?
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Which condition mostly occurs with repeated episodes of ulcers over the same spot?
Which condition mostly occurs with repeated episodes of ulcers over the same spot?
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Where must an ulcer be located to cause obstruction due to swelling?
Where must an ulcer be located to cause obstruction due to swelling?
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What could be a consequence of an ulcer close to the pyloric sphincter?
What could be a consequence of an ulcer close to the pyloric sphincter?
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What is the build-up of scar tissue a result of?
What is the build-up of scar tissue a result of?
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What can lead to obstruction if an ulcer is close to a specific part of the stomach?
What can lead to obstruction if an ulcer is close to a specific part of the stomach?
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What is the potential danger of exacerbated stress on ulcers?
What is the potential danger of exacerbated stress on ulcers?
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Which factor primarily contributes to ulcers forming in parts of the GI tract exposed to acid-pepsin secretions?
Which factor primarily contributes to ulcers forming in parts of the GI tract exposed to acid-pepsin secretions?
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Which bacteria is often treated with antibiotics to reduce ulcer recurrence?
Which bacteria is often treated with antibiotics to reduce ulcer recurrence?
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What is a key function of medications that are used to decrease acidity in the GI tract?
What is a key function of medications that are used to decrease acidity in the GI tract?
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Which part of the GI tract is most susceptible to peptic ulcers due to acid-pepsin exposure?
Which part of the GI tract is most susceptible to peptic ulcers due to acid-pepsin exposure?
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What is the specific nursing problem associated with ulcerative conditions in the stomach?
What is the specific nursing problem associated with ulcerative conditions in the stomach?
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Which secretion is categorized under secretions in the small intestine?
Which secretion is categorized under secretions in the small intestine?
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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) typically affects which parts of the gastro-intestinal tract?
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) typically affects which parts of the gastro-intestinal tract?
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What breaks down proteins in the stomach, contributing to ulcer formation when secretions are excessive?
What breaks down proteins in the stomach, contributing to ulcer formation when secretions are excessive?
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What is the function of prostaglandins in the GI tract?
What is the function of prostaglandins in the GI tract?
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How can NSAID-induced pain in the GI tract usually be relieved?
How can NSAID-induced pain in the GI tract usually be relieved?
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What is the consequence of NSAID action on the GI tract?
What is the consequence of NSAID action on the GI tract?
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What might happen if NSAID usage leads to pain relief?
What might happen if NSAID usage leads to pain relief?
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What are primary complications of reduced prostaglandin production in the GI tract?
What are primary complications of reduced prostaglandin production in the GI tract?
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What typically does not serve as relief for pain caused by NSAID use?
What typically does not serve as relief for pain caused by NSAID use?
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What symptom is noted when there's not a complete occlusion of the stomach into the small intestine?
What symptom is noted when there's not a complete occlusion of the stomach into the small intestine?
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What issue arises when there is complete occlusion?
What issue arises when there is complete occlusion?
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Which of the following is not an effect of a complete occlusion?
Which of the following is not an effect of a complete occlusion?
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What is caused by impaired emptying of the stomach into the small intestine?
What is caused by impaired emptying of the stomach into the small intestine?
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Which of the following is a common issue with complete occlusion?
Which of the following is a common issue with complete occlusion?
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How could a person feel if the stomach is not completely occluded?
How could a person feel if the stomach is not completely occluded?
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Which symptom is associated with complete occlusion but not with partial occlusion?
Which symptom is associated with complete occlusion but not with partial occlusion?
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What does the impaired emptying of the stomach into the small intestine imply?
What does the impaired emptying of the stomach into the small intestine imply?
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