July 2019 - Question 2

Q2. Correct answer: C  
 
Rationale  
Oral iron, and not infusions, are associated with peptic ulcer disease. Sumatriptan alone, or tamoxifen, are not known to cause ulcers.  
 
Reference: 
Miyake K., Kusunoki M., Shinji Y., et al. Bisphosphonate increases risk of gastroduodenal ulcer in rheumatoid arthritis patients on long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy. J Gastroenterol. 2009;44(2):113. 
 
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