Pharmacology · single question
A patient on omeprazole who stops taking it will be most prone to developing which condition?
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Correct answer: D. Peptic ulcer or esophageal adenocarcinoma
- A. Colon and kidney problems are not a primary consequence of stopping PPI therapy.
- B. Hepatitis is not a direct consequence of stopping PPI therapy.
- C. Hypertension is unrelated to PPI discontinuation.
- D. Correct. Omeprazole is prescribed for conditions like GERD. If left untreated, chronic acid reflux causes esophageal damage. Long-standing Barrett's esophagus (from untreated GERD) can progress to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Peptic ulcers can also recur.