A 49-year-old male presents to the emergency department with intermittent abdominal pain and nausea for the past week. He is worried that he has a duodenal ulcer. Which of the following is correct regarding duodenal ulcers?
A) Characterized by epigastric pain that worsens with eating
B) Less than 20% are associated with Helicobacter pylori infection
C) Incidence is greater in smokers.
D) It is unrelated to consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
E) Peak incidence is at 60 years of age

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcers are more common in smokers, as smoking increases gastric acid secretion and reduces bicarbonate production, which can contribute to the development of ulcers.

A 49-Year-Old Male Presents to the Emergency Department with Intermittent