Pre lecture ch. 40

Hemorrhage

Gastritis and _______________ from peptic ulcer disease are the two most common causes of upper GI tract bleeding.

True

Most peptic ulcers result from infection with the gram-negative bacteria H. pylori which may be acquired through ingestion of food and water.

False

Older adults tend to have increased gastric motility

True

Proton pump inhibitors may be administered for at least one year in patients with risk factors for peptic ulcer disease.

False

The most common site for peptic ulcer formation is in the pylorus.

True

The vast majority of gastric cancers are acquired and not inherited.

Malignant

Tumors of the small intestines are uncommon, of these approximately 64% are _______________.

Dyspepsia

_______________ is indigestion, an upper abdominal discomfort associated with eating.

Dumping

_______________ syndrome may occur as a result of any surgical procedure that involves the removal of a significant portion of the stomach or includes resection or removal of the pylorus.

Pyrosis

_________________ is a burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus that moves up to the mouth.