From the following list, select the items associated with indications for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

a. anti-inflammatory.
b. analgesic.
c. anticoagulant.
d. antibiotic.
e. antiplatelet
f. antipyuretic


a, b, f. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are primarily used as an analgesic (pain control), anti-inflammatory (due to inhibition of COX-2), and antipyretic (reducing fever due to suppression of prostaglandin) NSAIDs have antiplatelet effects due to inhibition of thromboxane A2 but they do not covalently bind to the cyclooxygenase enzymes and do not irreversibly inhibit platelet function as aspirin does.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

If you are required to cross-multiply the fractions 3/4 and 1/2, by which number would you multiply the "4" in the first fraction?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Health Professions

In ICD-10-PCS, ____________ in the Osteopathic section is defined as manual treatment to eliminate or alleviate somatic dysfunction and related disorders

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

Many patients today are becoming more interested in _______________ medicine practices, such as acupuncture and meditation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Health Professions

Happy Hospital is undergoing a state department of health inspection. HIPAA prohibits the hospital from disclosing protected health information to the state department inspectors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions