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What is the main cause of duodenal ulcer?
What is the main cause of duodenal ulcer?
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Intake of NSAIDs
- Chronic Helicobacter pylori infection (correct)
- Smoking
Which defensive factor plays a role in preventing the formation of peptic ulcer?
Which defensive factor plays a role in preventing the formation of peptic ulcer?
- H. pylori infection
- Mucus layer (correct)
- Corticosteroids
- Alcohol consumption
What is the most common symptom of peptic ulcer?
What is the most common symptom of peptic ulcer?
- Gastrointestinal tract bleeding (hematemesis and/or melena)
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Nausea and vomiting
- Epigastric pain and discomfort (correct)
Which lifestyle measure can help in the management of peptic ulcer?
Which lifestyle measure can help in the management of peptic ulcer?
What is the focal defect that forms on the inside lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum in the case of peptic ulcer?
What is the focal defect that forms on the inside lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum in the case of peptic ulcer?
Which drug acts by causing irreversible inhibition of the H+/ K+ ATPase, thereby reducing both basal and stimulated acid secretion?
Which drug acts by causing irreversible inhibition of the H+/ K+ ATPase, thereby reducing both basal and stimulated acid secretion?
Which proton pump inhibitor (PPI) has a rapid onset and long duration of action, and is destroyed by gastric acidity?
Which proton pump inhibitor (PPI) has a rapid onset and long duration of action, and is destroyed by gastric acidity?
Which H2 receptor antagonist has the most potent pharmacological action and is excreted mainly by the kidney, making it preferred in liver dysfunction?
Which H2 receptor antagonist has the most potent pharmacological action and is excreted mainly by the kidney, making it preferred in liver dysfunction?
Which H2 receptor antagonist acts as an inhibitor of cytochrome p450 and can cause reversible gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction in males?
Which H2 receptor antagonist acts as an inhibitor of cytochrome p450 and can cause reversible gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction in males?
Which lifestyle measure is recommended for the management of peptic ulcer to reduce acid secretion?
Which lifestyle measure is recommended for the management of peptic ulcer to reduce acid secretion?
Which antibiotics possess a Beta-lactam ring?
Which antibiotics possess a Beta-lactam ring?
Which class of antibiotics acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which class of antibiotics acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotics are classified as Inhibitors of protein synthesis?
Which antibiotics are classified as Inhibitors of protein synthesis?
Which antibiotics are considered beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which antibiotics are considered beta-lactamase inhibitors?
Which antibiotics affect cell membrane permeability?
Which antibiotics affect cell membrane permeability?
Which antibiotics belong to the class of drugs affecting metabolic pathways?
Which antibiotics belong to the class of drugs affecting metabolic pathways?
Which enzyme is secreted by some bacteria and leads to inactivation of beta-lactam antibiotics, causing resistance?
Which enzyme is secreted by some bacteria and leads to inactivation of beta-lactam antibiotics, causing resistance?
Which type of penicillin is considered narrow-spectrum?
Which type of penicillin is considered narrow-spectrum?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillins?
What is the mechanism of action of penicillins?
Which penicillin is eliminated through both renal and biliary excretion?
Which penicillin is eliminated through both renal and biliary excretion?
In which type of infections are streptococcal infections commonly treated with penicillins?
In which type of infections are streptococcal infections commonly treated with penicillins?
What is a common adverse effect associated with penicillins?
What is a common adverse effect associated with penicillins?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an inhibitor of bacterial cell wall synthesis?
Which antibiotic is considered a glycopeptide antibiotic?
Which antibiotic is considered a glycopeptide antibiotic?
What is the classification of cephadroxil, cephalexin, and cefazolin?
What is the classification of cephadroxil, cephalexin, and cefazolin?
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