A Patient with a Peptic Ulcer Who Has Been Prescribed

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a peptic ulcer who has been prescribed sucralfate asks you to explain how this drug works to heal the ulcer. What is your best response?

• A)"This drug works by neutralizing gastric acid in the stomach."
• B)"This drug works by preventing the secretion of gastric acids."
• C)"This drug works by providing a protective layer over the ulcer."
• D)"This drug works by blocking the H₂-receptor for gastric secretions."

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