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What is the primary goal of inflammation in response to tissue injury?
What is the primary goal of inflammation in response to tissue injury?
- To promote tissue damage and impair quality of life
- To activate the immune system and cause inflammatory diseases
- To reduce the production of prostanoid mediators
- To eliminate harmful agents and promote healing (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a derivative of the class of NSAIDs that includes acetic acid?
Which of the following is NOT a derivative of the class of NSAIDs that includes acetic acid?
- Indomethacin
- Diclofenac
- Aspirin (correct)
- Ibuprofen
What is the primary mechanism by which NSAIDs reduce prostaglandin synthesis?
What is the primary mechanism by which NSAIDs reduce prostaglandin synthesis?
- By activating the production of cyclooxygenase enzymes
- By inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (correct)
- By inhibiting the production of arachidonic acid
- By stimulating the production of leukotriene
What is the consequence of excessive immune activation in inflammatory diseases?
What is the consequence of excessive immune activation in inflammatory diseases?
Which of the following is a selective COX-2 inhibitor?
Which of the following is a selective COX-2 inhibitor?
What is the main difference between NSAIDs in terms of their safety and efficacy?
What is the main difference between NSAIDs in terms of their safety and efficacy?
Which of the following is responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDs?
Which of the following is responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects of NSAIDs?
What is the primary mechanism by which aspirin inhibits COX activity?
What is the primary mechanism by which aspirin inhibits COX activity?
Which of the following is a result of NSAIDs' antipyretic action?
Which of the following is a result of NSAIDs' antipyretic action?
What is the primary effect of PGE2 on pain sensation?
What is the primary effect of PGE2 on pain sensation?
What is a potential benefit of combining NSAIDs with opioids in malignancy-related pain management?
What is a potential benefit of combining NSAIDs with opioids in malignancy-related pain management?
At what doses do salicylates, like aspirin, offer both pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects?
At what doses do salicylates, like aspirin, offer both pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects?
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