A Nursing Student Asks the Nurse to Explain the Role

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nursing student asks the nurse to explain the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and its role in inflammation. The nurse will explain that COX-2:

• A) converts arachidonic acid into a chemical mediator for inflammation.
• B) directly causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
• C) irritates the gastric mucosa to cause gastrointestinal upset.
• D) releases prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain in tissues.

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Definitions:

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical analysis technique used to identify the effect of two or more independent variables on a dependent variable and their interaction effects simultaneously.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

More Than One

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