A group of nursing students are reviewing NSAIDs. The students demonstrate understanding of this drug class when they identify which of the following as an NSAID? Select all that apply
A) Eletriptan (Relpax)
B) Aspirin (Ecotrin)
C) Meloxicam (Mobic)
D) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
E) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Ans: C, E
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Ibuprofen and meloxicam are both classified as NSAIDs. Aspirin is a salicylate, acetaminophen is a nonsalicylate, and eletriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist.
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