A 56 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Gastric Ulcers

question 44

Multiple Choice

A 56 year old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers.Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Pain occurs immediately after eating.
• B) Anorexia.
• C) History of NSAID use.
• D) Occurrence is typically a single event.
• E) Occur more frequently in females.

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