Anti-inflammatory Quiz: NSAIDs & Steroids

1. NSAIDs reduce inflammation primarily by inhibiting which enzyme?

Cyclooxygenase (COX)

Lipoxygenase

Phospholipase A2

Nitric oxide synthase

2. Which NSAID is known for selective COX-2 inhibition?

Ibuprofen

Celecoxib

Aspirin

Naproxen

3. Corticosteroids exert anti-inflammatory effects by binding to which receptor?

Glucocorticoid receptor

Estrogen receptor

Androgen receptor

Mineralocorticoid receptor only

4. A major gastrointestinal side effect of chronic NSAID use is:

Peptic ulcer disease

Increased appetite

Enhanced nutrient absorption

Bacterial overgrowth

5. NSAIDs can increase the risk of which cardiovascular event?

Myocardial infarction

Bradycardia

Hypotension

Arrhythmia only

6. Long-term corticosteroid use is associated with which metabolic complication?

Osteoporosis

Hypoglycemia

Hypokalemia

Hyperuricemia

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9. True or False: Corticosteroids directly inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

True

False

10. True or False: COX-2 selective inhibitors eliminate all gastrointestinal side effects.

True

False

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12. Which statement about NSAID-induced nephrotoxicity is correct?

Risk increases in dehydrated or elderly patients

It is reversible only in early stages

It occurs equally across all NSAIDs

Acetaminophen offers no alternative

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14. Which NSAID has the longest half-life and allows once-daily dosing?

Naproxen

Ibuprofen

Indomethacin

Meloxicam

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Anti-inflammatory Quiz: NSAIDs & Steroids

1. NSAIDs reduce inflammation primarily by inhibiting which enzyme?

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2. Which NSAID is known for selective COX-2 inhibition?

3. Corticosteroids exert anti-inflammatory effects by binding to which receptor?

4. A major gastrointestinal side effect of chronic NSAID use is:

5. NSAIDs can increase the risk of which cardiovascular event?

6. Long-term corticosteroid use is associated with which metabolic complication?

7. Aspirin differs from other NSAIDs by irreversibly inhibiting platelet ____.

8. NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment because they reduce ____ blood flow.

9. True or False: Corticosteroids directly inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

10. True or False: COX-2 selective inhibitors eliminate all gastrointestinal side effects.

11. Prednisone is a ____ corticosteroid commonly used for systemic inflammation.

12. Which statement about NSAID-induced nephrotoxicity is correct?

13. Corticosteroids suppress immune function by inhibiting the release of ____ from activated T cells.

14. Which NSAID has the longest half-life and allows once-daily dosing?

15. Chronic corticosteroid therapy requires monitoring of bone density to prevent ____ fractures.