176. A patient with a peptic ulcer is prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism of PPIs?
A.
Neutralizes gastric acid.
B.
Irreversibly blocks the H+/K+-ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells, reducing acid secretion.
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C.
Forms a protective barrier over the ulcer.
D.
Increases mucus production.
📖 Additional Information
Neutralizes gastric acid.
Irreversibly blocks the H+/K+-ATPase pump in gastric parietal cells, reducing acid secretion.
