Peptic Ulcer Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Question 1

How does Helicobacter pylori contribute to the development of peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

By secreting toxins that damage the protective lining of the stomach and duodenum

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By increasing acid production in the stomach

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By suppressing the production of prostaglandins, which protect the stomach lining

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By altering the immune response of the stomach

Question 2

What is the first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori infection?

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Triple therapy (PPI, amoxicillin, clarithromycin)

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

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Antibiotics alone

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Surgery

Question 3

What is the main risk factor for developing peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori infection

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Smoking

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Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 4

Which of the following is the most prevalent type of peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

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Esophageal ulcer

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Jejunal ulcer

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a prominent factor contributing to peptic ulcer disease?

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Autoimmune diseases

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Helicobacter pylori infection

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Excessive alcohol consumption

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Smoking

Question 6

Which of these symptoms is typically most associated with an active peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Pain in the epigastric region

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Vomiting blood

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Vomiting

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Diarrhea

Question 7

What is the optimal way to prevent peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Eradicating Helicobacter pylori

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Using antacids regularly

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Eating a bland diet

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Reducing stress levels

Question 8

Which symptom is commonly experienced by individuals with peptic ulcer disease?

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Abdominal pain

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Diarrhea

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Jaundice

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Constipation

Question 9

Helicobacter pylori infection contributes to ulcer formation primarily by:

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Damaging the protective mucosal lining of the stomach

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Neutralizing gastric acid

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Inhibiting gastric acid production

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Invading and destroying gastric tissue

Question 10

Which symptom is strongly indicative of peptic ulcer disease?

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Abdominal pain, typically felt in the upper middle part of the abdomen

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Heartburn

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Nausea

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Constipation

Question 11

The primary therapeutic goal in managing peptic ulcer disease is to:

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Achieve all of the above

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Eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection, if present

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Reduce gastric acid secretion

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Protect the gastric mucosa

Question 12

During an upper endoscopy, which endoscopic finding is suggestive of a peptic ulcer?

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Ulceration (deeper break extending into the submucosa)

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Erythema (redness)

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Erosion (break in the mucosal lining)

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Hyperplasia (thickening of the mucosal lining)

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common complication associated with peptic ulcer disease?

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Gastrointestinal bleeding

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Perforation (a hole forming through the stomach or duodenal wall)

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Obstruction (blockage of the digestive tract)

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Malignancy (cancer development)

Question 14

Which population group is at the highest risk of developing peptic ulcer disease?

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Patients taking NSAIDs regularly

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Elderly adults

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Individuals who smoke

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People living with HIV

Question 15

The primary difference between a gastric ulcer and a duodenal ulcer lies in their:

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Location within the digestive system

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Underlying cause

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Symptoms

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Treatment approach

Question 16

What is the primary cause of most peptic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori infection

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Excessive stress

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Increased acid secretion

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Question 17

What is the most common symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

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Epigastric pain

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Nausea

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Vomiting

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Diarrhea

Question 18

Which diagnostic test is considered the "gold standard" for confirming Helicobacter pylori infection?

Accepted Answer

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with biopsy

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Stool antigen test

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Breath test

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Blood test

Question 19

Which class of medication does Omeprazole belong to?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibitor

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Histamine-2 receptor antagonist

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Antacid

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Mucosal protective agent

Question 20

Which of the following is located in the first portion of the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

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Esophageal ulcer

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Jejunal ulcer

Question 21

The most common etiological factor in peptic ulcer disease is:

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori infection

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Stress

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Excessive alcohol consumption

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Aspirin or NSAID use

Question 22

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with peptic ulcer disease?

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Constipation

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Abdominal pain

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Nausea and vomiting

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Heartburn

Question 23

What is the primary mechanism by which Helicobacter pylori contributes to peptic ulcer formation?

Accepted Answer

Damaging the mucosal barrier

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Producing urease to neutralize gastric acid

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Stimulating gastric acid secretion

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Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis

Question 24

The initial diagnostic test of choice for suspected peptic ulcer disease is:

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Upper endoscopy

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Barium swallow

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Gastric biopsy

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Stool antigen test

Question 25

The key modifiable risk factor for peptic ulcer disease is:

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Smoking cessation

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Moderate alcohol consumption

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Avoiding stress

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Regular exercise

Question 26

Which layer of the stomach wall is primarily affected in peptic ulcer disease?

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Mucosa

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Submucosa

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Muscularis propria

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Serosa

Question 27

What is the most common site for peptic ulcers?

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Duodenum

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Stomach

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Esophagus

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Jejunum

Question 28

Which type of ulcer is commonly associated with critical illness, trauma, major burns, and sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Stress ulcer

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Peptic ulcer

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Duodenal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

Question 29

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in managing peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting acid secretion

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Neutralizing gastric acid

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Blocking H2 receptors

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Promoting mucosal healing

Question 30

What is the most common and severe complication of a perforated peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis

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Hemorrhage

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Obstruction

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Fistula formation

Question 31

What is the primary goal of dietary management in peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Promoting healing

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Neutralizing gastric acid

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Reducing mucosal inflammation

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Preventing recurrence

Question 32

How does Helicobacter pylori infection contribute to the development of gastric ulcers?

Accepted Answer

By weakening the stomach's protective lining, making it more susceptible to damage by stomach acid and enzymes.

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By increasing stomach acid production, which can overwhelm the stomach's defenses.

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By releasing toxins that directly harm the stomach lining.

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By increasing blood flow to the stomach lining, leading to inflammation and damage.

Question 33

In gastric ulcers, which layer of the stomach wall is primarily affected?

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Mucosa

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Submucosa

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Muscularis

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Serosa

Question 34

What is the primary objective of drug therapy for peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Suppression of gastric acid secretion

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Elimination of Helicobacter pylori

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Protection of the gastric mucosa

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Relief of abdominal pain

Question 35

Which of the following medications is not typically included in a triple therapy regimen for H. pylori eradication?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

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Amoxicillin

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Clarithromycin

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Metronidazole

Question 36

What is a potential adverse effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

Development of gastric ulcers

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Increased production of gastric mucus

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Enhanced blood flow to the gastric mucosa

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Decreased motility of the stomach

Question 37

What is the most common clinical manifestation of a perforated ulcer?

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Involuntary rigidity of the abdomen

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Epigastric pain

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Heartburn

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Nausea and vomiting

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a major type of peptic ulcer?

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Cecal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

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Duodenal ulcer

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Esophageal ulcer

Question 39

Which bacterium is strongly associated with the development of peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Escherichia coli

Question 40

The development of a peptic ulcer is primarily associated with the disruption of which physiological process?

Accepted Answer

Gastric mucosal defense

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Gastric acid secretion

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Gastric motility

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Pancreatic enzyme production

Question 41

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease by suppressing gastric acid secretion?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole

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Metformin

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Ibuprofen

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Amoxicillin

Question 42

The definitive diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease usually requires which diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

Upper endoscopy

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Barium swallow

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Computed tomography (CT) scan

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 43

Which histological feature is distinctive of a gastric ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Absence of parietal cells in the ulcer base

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Presence of Helicobacter pylori in the gastric mucosa

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Increased mucosal inflammation

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Erosion of the mucosal barrier

Question 44

What type of ulcer is characterized by a defect in the mucosal lining of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Gastric ulcer

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Duodenal ulcer

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Stress ulcer

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Pyloric ulcer

Question 45

A potential complication of peptic ulcer disease that can result from erosion of a blood vessel is:

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage

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Perforation

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Obstruction

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Malignancy

Question 46

Which of the following is a protective factor against the development of peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandin synthesis

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Rapid gastric emptying

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Smoking

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Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 47

In the development of duodenal ulcers, gastric acid secretion:

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Increases the risk of ulcer formation.

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Decreases the risk of ulcer formation.

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Has no role in ulcer formation.

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Protects against ulcer formation.

Question 48

Which of the following is the most prevalent type of peptic ulcer in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

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Esophageal ulcer

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Stomach erosion

Question 49

According to contemporary understanding, what is the primary etiology of peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori infection

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Stress

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Excessive alcohol consumption

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Excessive use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Question 50

Which of the following mechanisms contributes specifically to the development of gastric ulcers, but not duodenal ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Increased gastric acid secretion

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Impaired mucosal defense

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Helicobacter pylori infection

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Reduced duodenal bicarbonate secretion

Question 51

In what way does gastric mucus contribute to the prevention of peptic ulcer formation?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a physical barrier against acid and enzymes

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It neutralizes gastric acid

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It promotes mucosal cell proliferation

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It stimulates bicarbonate secretion

Question 52

For patients with peptic ulcer disease, what is the initial treatment option for Helicobacter pylori infection?

Accepted Answer

Triple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin

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Quadruple therapy with a proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and bismuth

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Antibiotics alone, such as metronidazole and tetracycline

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Proton pump inhibitors alone

Question 53

Which of the following complications is most commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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Gastric outlet obstruction

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Perforation

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Ulcerative colitis

Question 54

Endoscopic examination of a patient with a peptic ulcer reveals a well-defined, round ulcer with a clean base and regular margins. Which type of ulcer is most likely based on these findings?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer

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Gastric ulcer

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Stress ulcer

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Malignant ulcer

Question 55

Which bacterium is most commonly associated with peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Helicobacter pylori

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Escherichia coli

Question 56

What is the preferred imaging modality for the diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

Upper endoscopy

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Barium swallow

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Abdominal X-ray

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Computed tomography (CT) scan