The principal indication for use of nonaspirin NSAIDs is
a. fever.
b. dysmenorrhea.
c. arthritis.
d. MI prevention.
ANS: C
The principal indication for use of nonaspirin NSAIDs is reduction of the inflammation associated with arthritis.
Nonaspirin NSAIDs may be used to reduce fever, but this is not the principal indication, which is to reduce inflammation.
Nonaspirin NSAIDs may be used for dysmenorrhea, but this is not the principal indication, which is to reduce inflammation.
Nonaspirin NSAIDs do not provide the same benefit that aspirin does for preventing myocardial infarction.
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