AG-ACNP – GI exam 2023/2024 with 100% correct answers

What bacteria is associated with 90% duodenal ulcers and 75% gastric ulcers? - correct answer H. pylori Which medications cause peptic ulcer disease? - correct answer NSAIDS ASA Glucocorticoids At what age do duodenal ulcers typically present? - correct answer 30-55 yo. At what age do gastric ulcers typically present? - correct answer 55-65 years old What are the signs and symptoms associated with a duodenal ulcer? - correct answer Gnawing, epigastric pain Relief of pain WITH eating What are the signs and symptoms associated with a gastric ulcer? - correct answer Gnawing, epigastric pain Pain WORSENS with eating What are the expected physical findings associated with PUD? - correct 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? - correct answer In the duodenum What are