Answer:
Option C, NSAID
Explanation:
The generic analgesic (pain relief) medication ibuprofen, known by brand names Motrin and Advil, is a non-opioid medication with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (fever relief) properties without the use of steroids. Because of this, it falls into the category of NSAIDs, an acronym standing for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
By inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, the medication decreases pain, elevated temperature, and inflammation.
Ibuprofen falls under the category of NSAIDs, option C.
This category should fall under C. NSAID. A patient was prescribed ibuprofen for pain control.
NSAIDs like ibuprofen are widely used for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain-relieving), and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. They work by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing the production of prostaglandins, which are mediators of pain and inflammation.
Unlike opioids, DMARDs, and steroids, NSAIDs do not act on the central nervous system for pain relief but rather have peripheral effects at the site of inflammation.