Drugs used to treat osteoarthritis include those that reduce pain and inflammation. Which of the following categories of drugs do not reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis?
A) COX-2 inhibitor drugs
B) gold compound drugs
C) NSAIDs
D) salicylate drugs
Answer: B
A) COX-2 inhibitor drugs are used to reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis.
C) NSAIDs are used to reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis.
D) Salicylate drugs are used to reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis.
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