BS Nursing Pathophysiology
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A patient with a history of gastric ulcers develops severe abdominal pain after taking NSAIDs. The NSAIDs contribute to ulcer formation by:

A. Increasing gastric mucus production.
B. Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, which reduces gastric mucosal protection.
C. Stimulating gastric acid secretion.
D. Enhancing gastric blood flow.

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  • Increasing gastric mucus production.
  • Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, which reduces gastric mucosal protection.
  • Stimulating gastric acid secretion.
  • Enhancing gastric blood flow.

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