After teaching a group of students about NSAIDs and their uses, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which of the following as being used to treat osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis?
Select all that apply.
A) Sulindac (Clinoril)
B) Ketorolac (Toradol)
C) Piroxicam (Feldene)
D) Mefenamic (Ponstel)
E) Oxaprozin (Daypro)
Ans: B, D
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Ketorolac and mefenamic are NSAIDs that are not used to treat osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
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