NCM 116 – GASTRITIS EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS

NCM 116 – GASTRITIS EXAM 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS




Gastritis - ANS an inflammation of the gastric or stomach mucosa. It is a common GI
problem.


acute; several; days; chronic - ANS Gastritis may be _____, lasting _______ hours to a few
____, or _______, resulting from repeated exposure to irritating agents or recurring episodes of
acute gastritis.


Acute Gastritis - ANS - often caused by dietary indiscretion
- overuse of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- excessive alcohol intake
- bile reflux
- radiation therapy
- ingestion of strong acid or alkali


Chronic Gastritis - ANS - caused either by benign or malignant ulcers of the stomach or by
the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
- pernicious anemia
- dietary factors (caffeine)
- use of medications (NSAIDs or Bisphosphonates)
- alcohol
- smoking


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, - chronic reflux of pancreatic secretions
- bile into the stomach


1. Age
2. Gender
3. Genetics

4. Family History - ANS Non-Modifiable Risk Factors of Gastritis


1. Dietary habits
2. Alcohol consumption
3. Smoking
4. Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
5. Stress
6. Bacterial Infection (H. pylori)

7. HIV/AIDS - ANS Modifiable Risk Factors of Gastritis


1. Erosive Gastritis and Ulcer Complications

2. Non-erosive Gastritis, Atrophy, and Metaplasia - ANS Complications of Gastritis


Peptic Ulcer Disease - ANS Erosive gastritis can proceed to:


Anemia - ANS Ulcers can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to:


Scarring - ANS Frequent ulcers can also cause:


Gastric Outlet Obstruction (GOO) - ANS Scar tissue in the stomach can become a problem if it
narrows or blocks the openings at the bottom (pylorus). This is called:




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