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MACE Medication Aide

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Which of the following is FALSE concerning the use of NSAIDs for pain management?
  1. NSAIDs are analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
  2. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis via the lipo-oxygenase pathway.
  3. NSAIDs can cause GI upset and GI bleeds.
  4. Indomethacin should not be taken in excess of 200 mg per day.
Explanation
Answer: B - NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins via the cyclo-oxygenase pathway; therefore statement B is false. All other statements are true.
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