Which of the following are considered contributing factors in peptic ulcer disease? Select all that apply.

a. Constrictive clothing
b. Gram-negative Helicobacter infection
c. Genetic factors
d. Medications
e. Activity level.


b. Gram-negative Helicobacter infection
c. Genetic factors
d. Medications
FEEDBACK:
a. Constrictive clothing is not a contributing factor in peptic ulcer disease. It is a contributing factor in GERDS because it can mechanically push food up the esophagus.
b. Gram-negative Helicobacter infection can be a contributing factor in peptic ulcer disease. .
c. Genetic factors can contribute to peptic ulcer disease. .
d. Medications can be contributing factors in peptic ulcer disease. .
e. activity level is not considered a contributing factor to PUD.

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