A woman who has menorrhagia is prescribed ibuprofen, and she asks the nurse how a pain medication can decrease uterine bleeding. The nurse will explain that this is most likely explained by ibuprofen's effects on
a. estrogen levels.
b. platelet aggregation.
c. prostaglandin production.
d. uterine endometrium.
ANS: C
Ibuprofen blocks prostaglandin production, which decreases uterine bleeding and cramps. Ibuprofen does not affect estrogen levels. Its effects on platelet aggregation would most likely increase bleeding. It does not have effects on the uterine endometrium.
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