KROK 1 Stomatology 2012 – Question 79 · KROK (Dentistry)
A patient consulted a dentist about the temporomandibular joint arthritis. The dentist administered an ointment containing diclofenac sodium. What is its mechanism of action?
- A. Opiate receptor block
- B. Phospholipase inhibition
- C. Cyclooxygenase activation
- D. Cyclooxygenase inhibition
- E. Opiate receptor activation
Hint
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; think about the enzyme converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins.
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