Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Cox

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the cox inhibitor?

• A) It is usually indicated for osteoarthritis and acute pain in the joints.
• B) The drugs in this category can be safely used by persons who are allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs.
• C) It has "cox" in the generic name.
• D) There is only one drug in the category.
• E) This category of drugs suppresses inflammation with only minimal side effects.

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Definitions:

Crust

The outermost layer of the Earth, comprising continental and oceanic crust and characterized by a composition distinct from the underlying mantle.

Erosion

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth’s surface by exogenic processes such as wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations.

Hot Spot

A volcanic region thought to be fed by underlying mantle that is anomalously hot compared with the surrounding mantle, capable of producing volcanic islands.

Continental Crust

The hefty portion of the Earth's crust contributing to the formation of significant land areas, often more aged and detailed in structure than the crust under the seas.