Marlee has heard that COX-2 inhibitors are less likely to cause GI bleeds than are NSAIDs. What property of COX-2 inhibitors makes them less likely to cause GI bleeds?
A) COX-2 inhibitors form a protective coating in the stomach as they dissolve.
B) COX-2 inhibitors increase the production of protective mucous.
C) COX-2 inhibitors do not inhibit platelet aggregation.
D) COX-2 inhibitors decrease the production of stomach acids.
C
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Cold viruses spread by coughs, sneezes, and ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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