The nurse takes into consideration that a proton pump inhibitor drug, such as ______________, will completely eradicate gastric acid production
a. omeprazole (Prilosec)
b. ranitidine (Zantac)
c. sucralfate (Carafate)
d. olsalazine (Dipentum)
ANS: A
Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a proton pump inhibitor that interferes with the production of gastric acid.
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