Multiple choice

Proton pump inhibitors reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Among the following, ________ belongs to a group of proton pump inhibitors.

  1. nasonex

  2. nexium

  3. neurontin

  4. nizoral

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nexium belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.