Which Is the Best Explanation for How Ibuprofen Works

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which is the best explanation for how ibuprofen works?

• A)It thins the blood to relieve joint pain.
• B)It inhibits cyclooxygenase-2,which is needed to produce prostaglandins.
• C)It activates cyclooxygenase-2,which then produces more prostaglandins.
• D)It down-regulates the production of substance P.
• E)It activates cyclooxygenase-2,which promotes healing of tissue.

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Definitions:

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, calculated with the Pythagorean theorem.

Inches

A unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement, equal to 1/12 of a foot.

Hypotenuse

The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, calculated as the square root of the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Right Angle

An angle of 90 degrees.