PharmacologyQuestion 46 of 100
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Its therapeutic purpose is to:
a.Reduce stomach acid production
b.Increase blood clotting
c.Lower blood glucose
d.Treat depression
Explanation
PPIs like omeprazole decrease stomach acid to treat reflux and ulcers and are often given before the first meal of the day. They are not antidiabetic, anticoagulant, or antidepressant drugs.
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