What is the advantage of taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a COX 2 inhibitor?
a. The medication is cheaper than aspirin.
b. There are fewer GI adverse effects.
c. They are more effective than COX 1 inhibitors.
d. They have no known adverse effects.
ANS: B
COX 2 inhibitor NSAIDs have fewer GI adverse effects than salicylates or COX 1 inhibitors. Aspirin is one of the least expensive analgesics available. The anti-inflammatory actions of NSAIDs are caused by COX 2 inhibition; the unwanted adverse effects are caused by inhibition of COX 1. All these medications have adverse effects.
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