KROK 1 2011 – Question 110 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A female patient consulted a doctor about pain and limited movements in the knee joints. Which of the following nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs should be administered taking into consideration that the patient has a history of chronic gastroduodenitis?
- A. Butadionum
- B. Promedol
- C. Diclofenac sodium
- D. Celecoxib
- E. Acetylsalicylic acid
Hint
Think about how NSAIDs injure the gastric mucosa, which enzyme isoform is involved, and how that risk could be lowered while still treating the joint inflammation.
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