Peptic Ulcer Disease

Question 1

How are peptic ulcers formed?

Answer 1

caused by a break-in mucous lining of the GI tract.

Question 2

Where do the most common ulcers occur?

Answer 2

duodenum

Question 3

What are the 3 causes of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 3

H. Pylori
smokers
NSAIDs

Question 4

What are the 2 risk factors of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 4

Chronic H. Pylori infection
Chronic use of NSAIDs

Question 5

What 3 medications are used in combination to eradicate H. pylori?

Answer 5

2 antibiotics and PPis

Question 6

Which 3 medications are used to promote ulcer healing?

Answer 6

sucralfate (carafate)
Bismuth compounds
prostaglandin analogs

Question 7

Which 2 medications decreased gastric acid?

Answer 7

PPIs
H2-receptor antagonists

Question 8

What are the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 8

Burning
Aching
Gnawing

Question 9

High levels of hydrochloric acid in zollinger-ellison syndrome causes what 2 symptoms?

Answer 9

diarrhea & steatorrhea

Question 10

What are 3 complications of peptic ulcer disease?

Answer 10

hemorrhage
GI obstruction
Perforation