What is one of the most common causes of ulcers?

What is one of the most common causes of ulcers?

Andria Treat is a 68-year-old woman in reasonably good Show more Case Study: Managing GI Discomfort (7 points) Andria Treat is a 68-year-old woman in reasonably good health. She is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She takes a daily multi-vitamin supplement and over-the-counter antacids for heartburn. Her usual diet includes lean meat chicken fish and fresh vegetables and seasonal fruit from her garden. She reports having severe heartburn immediately following a family reunion picnic over the Labor Day weekend and in the two days following the picnic has experienced diarrhea and painful stomach cramps. (1 point each) Based on her history which of the following is the most likely explanation for Mrs. Treats sudden onset diarrhea? a. her age b. foodborne illness c. being overweight d. the multivitamin e. stress associated with the family reunion What is the most likely cause of Mrs. Treats heartburn? a. her age b. foodborne illness c. being overweight d. the multivitamin e. stress associated with the family reunion 3. Mrs. Treat notes that her heartburn got worse while she was at the family reunion. Why might that be? a. Because it was so terribly hot and humid Mrs. Treat made a point of drinking cool water throughout the day. b. Mrs. Treat was so busy with the grandchildren that she did not get to eat a complete meal with the family but only got a small meal. c. Because she was trying to eat better Mrs. Treat had grilled chicken rather than fried chicken for lunch. d. Because trying to keep an eye on her grandchildren left her exhausted Mrs. Treat went to lay down for a nap right after lunch. e. Mrs. Treats chronic use of antacids created a rebound effect and it just happened to occur during the reunion. 4. Mrs. Treats niece who has always enjoyed excellent health and has never had any serious digestive illnesses announces to the family that she has gone gluten-free and has never felt better. She urges Mrs. Treat to also go gluten-free. Should Mrs. Treat do so? a. Yes if going gluten-free helps one family member it will likely help others b. Yes because it is simply a healthier way to live. c. Only if she wants to as there is no evidence that going gluten-free is beneficial to the general population. d. No at her age going gluten-free is likely to create nutritional problems. e. No going gluten free is likely to increase her heartburn. 5. Mrs. Treats cousin is opposed to the use of over-the-counter medications and takes Andria to task for her use of antacids. What might Mrs. Treat do to reduce her risk of heartburn? a. Have an alcoholic drink with her supper to help her relax. b. Wear a tight-fitting girdle to help support her abdominal muscles. c. Recline while eating. d. Refrain from the use of tobacco. e. Eat three large meals per day rather than eating smaller meals throughout the day. 6. Mrs. Treats brother is not at the reunion because he is in the hospital with symptoms including a condition in which the intestinal walls develop bulges in weakened areas. What is his most likely diagnosis? a. Irritable bowel syndrome b. Gastroesophageal reflux c. Celiac disease d. Colitis e. Diverticulosis 7. Mrs. Treats twin sister reports that one of their best friends from high school has recently been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. What is one of the most common causes of ulcers? a. lack of stomach acid b. consumption of spicy foods c. consuming too much dairy d. H. pylori infection e. norovirus infection Show less