Which of the following is true of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of mild to moderate pain where opioids are not indicated or warranted.
B. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are approved for the relief of pain arising from local inflammatory responses.
C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are indicated for the chronic treatment of dysmenorrhea and for controlling the signs and symptoms of osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis.
D. All of the above are true.
Answer: D
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