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The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are beneficial in treating arthritis because they:
  1. are considerably cheaper than steroids
  2. mediate the inflammatory response
  3. have relatively few side effects and are well tolerated
  4. are available over-the-counter
Explanation
Answer: B - NSAIDS irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase, the enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandin triggers inflammation.
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