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MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

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Which of the following drugs is used to treat osteoarthritis?

I. Diclofenac
II. Celecoxib
III. Propoxyphene
IV. Guanfacine

I, II and IV only
II and IV only
I, II and III only
All the drugs listed are used to treat osteoarthritis.

Explanation

Answer: C - Diclofenac is a COX inhibitor marketed as Voltaren. Celecoxib is a COX-2 inhibitor and marketed as Celebrex. Propoxyphene is an opioid agonist marketed as Darvon. All three are used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Guanfacine (Tenex) is a centrally acting anti-adrenergic agent used to treat hypertension.

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