Which of the following are considered to be risk factors associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and hyperacidity? Select all that apply
a. Stress associated with head injury
b. Use of alcohol
c. Use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
d. Family history of ulcers
e. Use of over-the-counter multivitamins
ANS: A, C, D
Risk factors associated with PUD and hyperacidity include, but are not limited to, stress associ-ated with head injury, use of NSAIDs, and a family history of ulcers.
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