The nurse is assessing a patient for possible peptic ulcer ...

[storky111]

The nurse is assessing a patient for possible peptic ulcer disease. Which condition or history often causes this problem?
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Streptococcal infections
  c. Recurrent constipation with frequent laxative use
  d. Frequent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing statistics for lactose intolerance. In the United States, the incidence of lactose intolerance is higher in adults of which ethnic group?
 
  a. Blacks
  b. Hispanics
  c. Whites
  d. Asians

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Peptic ulcer disease occurs with the frequent use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, alcohol use, smoking, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A recent study found estimates of lactose-intolerance prevalence as follows: 19.5 for Blacks, 10 for Hispanics, and 7.72 for Whites.

[storky111]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[FergA]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it