What classification of drugs does the nurse administer to treat peptic ulcers by suppressing the secretion of hydrochloric acid into the lumen of the stomach?
A) Antipeptic agents
B) Histamine-2 antagonists
C) Proton pump inhibitors
D) Prostaglandins
C
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Proton pump inhibitors suppress the secretion of hydrochloric acid into the lumen of the stomach. Antipeptic agents coat any injured area in the stomach to prevent further injury. H2 antagonists block the release of hydrochloric acid in response to gastrin. Prostaglandins inhibit secretion of gastrin and increase secretion of the mucous lining of the stomach.
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