Question

question 53

a pharmacy technician should recognize that proton pump inhibitors (ppis) such as omeprazole (prilosec) are primarily used to treat which of the following conditions?

gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) and peptic ulcer disease
anxiety disorders
hypertension
hyperlipidemia

Explanation:

Identify drug class and mechanism

Using the Proton Pump Inhibitors knowledge point
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole (Prilosec) work by irreversibly blocking the hydrogen/potassium adenosine triphosphatase (\(\text{H}^+/\text{K}^+\) ATPase) enzyme system (the proton pump) in gastric parietal cells, thereby significantly reducing gastric acid secretion.

Match mechanism to clinical indications

Using the Proton Pump Inhibitors knowledge point
By suppressing gastric acid production, PPIs are primarily indicated for treating acid-related gastrointestinal disorders, specifically gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), and erosive esophagitis.

Answer:

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease (Correct answer)
• Anxiety disorders
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia