Peptic ulcer disease | T&F

Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers.

Gastric ulcers are more common in women than in men.

H. pylori is an association in the majority of duodenal ulcers.

NSAIDs cause gastric ulceration more frequently than duodenal ulceration.

Anaemia is an alarm symptom in patients with dyspepsia.

Perforation is more common with duodenal ulcers.

IV PPIs should be given for 24 hours following a GI bleed.

H pylori resistance to metronidazole is more common in females.

PPIs should be taken at least half an hour before a meal.

H2-antagonists should be discontinued at least one week before endoscopy.