Because of the side effects associated with their prolonged oral use, ________ are only prescribed to treat the acute symptoms of osteoarthritis for a limited time

A) gold compound drugs
B) NSAIDs
C) corticosteroid drugs
D) muscle relaxant drugs


Answer: C

A) Gold compound drugs are not used to treat osteoarthritis.
B) NSAIDs are used to treat osteoarthritis for long periods of time.
D) Muscle relaxant drugs are not used to treat osteoarthritis.

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