The mechanism by which sucralfate [Carafate] helps to heal ulcer is by:
a. creating a protective barrier against pepsin and acid
b. suppressing gastric acidity irreversibly
c. inhibiting the enzyme that generates gastric acid
d. enhancing prostaglandin production
Answer: a. creating a protective barrier against pepsin and acid
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