A client complains of mild inflammation. Which medication would not be an appropriate choice to treat mild inflammation?
1. Ibuprofen (Advil)
2. Aspirin (ASA)
3. Naproxen sodium (Aleve)
4. Cyclosporine (Neoral)
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Rationale 1: Ibuprofen (Advil) is used to treat mild inflammation.
Rationale 2: Aspirin (ASA) is used to treat mild inflammation.
Rationale 3: Naproxen sodium (Aleve) is used to treat mild inflammation.
Rationale 4: Cyclosporine (Neoral) is an immunosuppressant, and is not used to treat mild inflammation.
Global Rationale: Cyclosporine (Neoral) is an immunosuppressant, and is not used to treat mild inflammation. Ibuprofen (Advil), Aspirin (ASA), and Naproxen sodium (Aleve)are used to treat mild inflammation.
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