5 Questions
Which class of drugs is highly effective in healing peptic ulcers and preventing their recurrence?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Which class of drugs works by reducing the production of stomach acid?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Which class of drugs blocks the action of histamine, a chemical that stimulates acid production in the stomach?
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists
Which class of drugs works by neutralizing stomach acid?
Antacids
Which class of drugs is used to eradicate the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) if present?
Antibiotics
Test your knowledge of pharmacology for peptic ulcers with this quiz! Learn about the main classes of drugs used to reduce stomach acid, protect the stomach lining, and eradicate H. pylori. Identify key medications and their mechanisms of action.
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