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Up to 60% of patients with a history of an upper GI bleed are bleeding from the same lesion. Ask the patient about medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetylsalicylic acid can predispose the patient to peptic ulcer disease; antiplatelets and anticoagulants can promote bleeding; and bismuth and iron can cause stool to appear black. Liver cirrhosis can indicate varices. Aortic stenosis and renal disease can indicate angioectasia. Tobacco abuse, alcohol abuse, and Helicobacter pylori can indicate a malignancy. Marginal anastomotic ulcers can indicate gastroenteric ...
Medications that increase the risk of pressure ulcers include anti-inflammatory drugs and beta-blockers. Introduction Pressure ulcers develop in bony areas where the patient is bedridden or wheelchair bound. They are caused by constant pressure and friction with sheets or other materials in these positions. Medications that increase the risk of pressure ulcer development include non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) commonly used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. These risks will be examined further shortly, but first we begin with an overview of pressure ulcers; their causes and treatments.