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• Understand the role of Helicobacter pylori in the development of peptic ulcers. • Know the treatments of choice for treating gastric ulcers • Outline the therapeutic effects and any major adverse effects of: Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor antagonists and Prostaglandin Ez analogues in the treatment of peptic ulcer. . Outline the drug classes that are included as part of "triple therapy for peptic ulcers, and the reason for the combination • Recognise the generic name endings of H2 receptor antagonists, proton pump inhibitors and Prostaglandin E2. . Recognise the various forms in which lipids exist in the circulation, and the roles that they play • know which lipoproteins are considered to be detrimental to health and which are considered beneficial, and the evidence for this. . Outline the non-pharmacological ways in which a person can improve their blood lipid profile . Know the mechanism of action, therapeutic and major adverse effects of the statins, • Briefly outline the ways that gemfibrozil and nicotinic acid lower lipids . Outline the health risks associated with obesity and the approaches to treating obesity • Define metabolic syndrome and know the drug classes used to treat the syndrome . Outline the mechanism of action and adverse effects of phentermine and orlistat • Apply your knowledge of the above to cases involving the therapeutic use of these treatments