The action of ibuprofen is to:
A) provide narcotic pain relief.
B) have an antiprostaglandin effect on the CNS.
C) close the gate of the A-delta fibers.
D) enhance the endorphins of the CNS.
Ans: B
Feedback:
NSAIDs are generally effective for pain-related tissue damage. The analgesic action of these drugs has antiprostaglandin effects in both the peripheral and central nervous systems.
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