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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are beneficial in treating arthritis because they:

Are considerably cheaper than steroids
Mediate the inflammatory response
Have relatively few side effects and are well tolerated
Are available over-the-counter

Explanation

Answer − B − The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are beneficial in treating arthritis because they mediate the inflammatory response. They irreversibly inhibit cyclooxygenase, the enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandin triggers inflammation.

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