Jacinta is a frail 92-year-old with a history of ulcers from the NSAIDs she takes for arthritis. Her doctor prescribes synthetic prostaglandin that inhibits gastric acid secretion and protects the mucosa from the irritant effect of certain drugs. What is this drug most likely to be?

A) misoprostol
B) lansoprazole
C) ketoconazole
D) cimetidine


A

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