The two most frequent causes of ulcers are
a. Helicobacter pylori and stress.
b. Helicobacter pylori and smoking.
c. Helicobacter pylori and NSAIDs.
d. Helicobacter pylori and alcohol.
c. 90% of ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori. The other causative factor (10%) is use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which affect the mucosal defenses.
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A) Speaking to parent groups, such as parents of children involved in athletics B) Presenting at elementary schools C) Participating in community health fair activities D) Counseling parents of seriously injured children at the scene or during transport
The first "solid" place to find physician information regarding the diagnosis or diagnoses and/or treatment planned for the patient during this episode of care is the _____
A. face sheet B. chief complaint C. physical examination D. history of present illness