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Proton pump inhibitors are most effective when they are given:

A
After meals
B
Shortly before meals
C
Along with H2 blockers
D
During prolonged fasting periods
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (B) Shortly before meals(Ref: KDT 8th/e p700)Proton pump inhibitors are used just before meals. Food stimulates the secretion of gastric acid that will be reduced by PPIs if these are given just before meals.

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