What treatment reduces symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea by blocking prostaglandin synthesis?
a. Vitamins
b. Antacids
c. Morphine
d. NSAIDs
ANS: D
Primary dysmenorrhea may be treated with drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, such as aspirin and NSAIDs. Vitamins and antacids will not relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Morphine use is reserved for acute or severe pain, not generally for chronic conditions like dysmenorrhea.
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