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question 1:

From the patient history, she has a history of smoking and has been having stressful situations following divorce. First, the patient has 35 PPY of smoking which is a risk factor of PUD. Studies indicate that smoking interferes with GI mucosal protective mechanisms (Kang et al., 2016). Another factor that could contribute to PUD is the Frequent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs… To access the solution  click the icon below to purchase at $10