KROK 1 2009 – Question 139 · 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?

  1. A. Diclofenac sodium
  2. B. Celecoxib
  3. C. Acetylsalicylic acid
  4. D. Butadionum
  5. E. Promedol
Hint

Consider how inhibition of the different cyclooxygenase isoforms affects the protective prostaglandins of the gastric mucosa, and choose accordingly.

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