KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 77 · KROK (Dentistry)
On the 4th day of treatment with diclofenac sodium a 55-year-old patient has developed gastric hemorrhage due to an ulcer appearing on the gastric mucosa. Ulcerogenic action of this drug is caused by decreased secretion of:
- A. Thromboxane
- B. Prostaglandin E2
- C. Cyclic endoperoxides
- D. Leukotriene
- E. Prostaglandin E1
Hint
Consider which cyclooxygenase product protects the gastric mucosa by stimulating mucus and bicarbonate and reducing acid secretion.
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