The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Peptic Ulcer Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is a peptic ulcer?
A
an open lesion or wound in the mucosal lining of the GI tract including the esophagus, stomach, and intestine
2
Q
Peptic ulcers can be caused by:
A
cigarettes, alcohol, NSAIDs, aspirin, steroids, and H. Pylori
3
Q
The most frequent and severe complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is ____
A
GI bleeding
4
Q
PUD may also occur due to complications of untreated, chronic ____
A
GERD
5
Q
Treatment usually involves lifestyle modifications such as ____ that are known to cause peptic ulcer disease
A
avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs
6
Q
The medications used to treat both GERD and PUD are ____
A
the same
7
Q
PUD may require combining ____ with ____
A
antacids with antibiotics
