AG-ACNP – GI questions with correct answers
What bacteria is associated with 90% duodenal ulcers and 75% gastric ulcers? - Answer H. pylori Which medications cause peptic ulcer disease? - Answer NSAIDS ASA Glucocorticoids At what age do duodenal ulcers typically present? - Answer 30-55 yo. At what age do gastric ulcers typically present? - Answer 55-65 years old What are the signs and symptoms associated with a duodenal ulcer? - Answer Gnawing, epigastric pain Relief of pain WITH eating What are the signs and symptoms associated with a gastric ulcer? - Answer Gnawing, epigastric pain Pain WORSENS with eating What are the expected physical findings associated with PUD? - Answer Physical exam unremarkable GI bleeding - melena, hematemesis or coffee-ground emesis (duodenum) In a patient presenting with coffee-ground emesis, where does the ACNP suspect the ulcer is located? - Answer In the duodenum
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