GI Flashcards
1
Q
Defensive factors of the stomach
A
Mucus, bicarbonate, blood flow and prostaglandins
2
Q
H. Pylori is gram positive or gram negative bacillus?
A
gram negative bacillus
3
Q
where does H.Pylori live?
A
lives between epithelial cells and the mucus barrier (therefore it escapes destruction by acid)
4
Q
which kind of ulcers are more common among people with H.Pylori
A
Duodenal
5
Q
what makes peptic ulcers worse?
A
NSAIDS, gastric acid, pepsin and smoking
6
Q
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
A
Acid producing tumor
7
Q
3 ways anti-ulcer drugs work
A
-Eradicate H.pylori
-Reduce gastric acidity
Enhance mucosal defenses
