The nurse takes into consideration that a proton pump inhibitor drug,such as ______________,will completely eradicate gastric acid production.

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Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid, thereby reducing the production of gastric acid. Ranitidine (Zantac) is an H2 blocker, sucralfate (Carafate) is a mucosal protectant, and olsalazine (Dipentum) is used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, none of which are PPIs.

The Nurse Takes into Consideration That a Proton Pump Inhibitor