Omeprazole is a_____________?

Correct answer: B. Proton pump inhibitor

  • A. Antihistamine
  • B. Proton pump inhibitor
  • C. Ulcer protective
  • D. Ulcer healing drug

Explanation

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor because it blocks the gastric parietal-cell H+/K+-ATPase, the final step in acid secretion. “Ulcer healing drug” describes a therapeutic effect, whereas the pharmacological class asked here is proton pump inhibitor.

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