Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease ( 45 Questions)

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Question 4 :

A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about the role of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in ulcer development. How should the nurse respond?

A "NSAIDs can increase stomach acid production, leading to the development of ulcers."

Incorrect. NSAIDs can lead to increased stomach acid production, but their primary mechanism in ulcer development is direct damage to the stomach lining.

B "NSAIDs inhibit the action of prostaglandins, which help protect the stomach lining."

Incorrect. NSAIDs do inhibit the action of prostaglandins, but this is not their primary role in ulcer development.

C "NSAIDs directly damage the stomach lining, making it more susceptible to ulcers."

Correct. NSAIDs can directly damage the stomach lining, which makes it more vulnerable to the development of ulcers.

D "NSAIDs promote the growth of H. pylori, a bacterium associated with ulcers."

Incorrect. NSAIDs do not promote the growth of H. pylori. Their mechanism in ulcer development is related to direct damage to the stomach lining.

Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease ( 45 Questions)

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