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Peptic Ulcer Disease Overview

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What is the primary factor that affects the risk of PUD?

Consumption of carbonated beverages

Psychological stress

Amount smoked per day (correct)

Ingestion of ethanol in high concentrations

What is a characteristic of pain from duodenal ulcers?

It is usually worse after meals

It is often described as cramping

It often occurs at night

It is usually relieved by food (correct)

What is a symptom of gastric outlet obstruction?

Early satiety (correct)

Severe vomiting

Melena

Acute abdominal pain

What is a complication of PUD that may present as sudden, sharp, severe pain?

Perforation into the peritoneal cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of ulcers in older persons?

They may present with a “silent” ulcer complication Signup and view all the answers

What are the three common etiologies of peptic ulcer disease?

Helicobacter pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and stress-related mucosal damage (SRMD) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference in the acid secretion between duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers?

Duodenal ulcers have normal acid secretion, whereas gastric ulcers have increased acid secretion. Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is primarily responsible for causing gastric mucosal damage by inhibiting endogenous mucosal PG synthesis?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What impact does adding aspirin to a selective COX-2 inhibitor have on ulcer risk?

Increases the ulcer risk Signup and view all the answers

How is the ulcer risk affected when corticosteroids are used concomitantly with NSAIDs?

Ulcer risk increases Signup and view all the answers

Peptic Ulcer Disease Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary factor that affects the risk of PUD?

What is a characteristic of pain from duodenal ulcers?

What is a symptom of gastric outlet obstruction?

What is a complication of PUD that may present as sudden, sharp, severe pain?

What is a characteristic of ulcers in older persons?

What are the three common etiologies of peptic ulcer disease?

What is a significant difference in the acid secretion between duodenal ulcers and gastric ulcers?

Which medication is primarily responsible for causing gastric mucosal damage by inhibiting endogenous mucosal PG synthesis?

What impact does adding aspirin to a selective COX-2 inhibitor have on ulcer risk?

How is the ulcer risk affected when corticosteroids are used concomitantly with NSAIDs?

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