Overview

4.7 out of 5 (111 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Post-Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

20 May 2026

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


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Activity Description

Gastric ulcers are a prevalent and clinically significant form of peptic ulcer disease in the United States, contributing to increased morbidity, healthcare utilization, and costs, especially when associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. These lesions are defined as mucosal defects in the stomach greater than 5 mm that penetrate the muscularis mucosa. They result from an imbalance between injurious luminal factors and the protective mechanisms of the gastric mucosa. Disruption of prostaglandin-mediated blood flow, mucus production, and epithelial repair increases mucosal vulnerability to gastric acid-induced injury. This course examines the primary etiologies of gastric ulcers, including Helicobacter pylori infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced impairment of mucosal defenses, with NSAID use now surpassing H. pylori as the leading cause.   This activity provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based management of gastric ulcers. Participants will develop proficiency in gastric ulcer risk assessment, identification of alarm features, appropriate utilization of endoscopy, strategies for Helicobacter pylori eradication, and prevention and management of complications to enhance patient outcomes and safety. Designed for healthcare professionals, this activity aims to improve competence in identifying gastric ulcers, conducting recommended evaluations, and implementing an interprofessional management approach to optimize patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the common etiologies of gastric ulcers.

  • Assess patients with suspected gastric ulcers for indications for urgent endoscopic evaluation.

  • Apply evidence-based pharmacologic therapies for gastric ulcers.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes for patients with gastric ulcers. 

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 2.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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