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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2010

A patient consulted a dentist about the temporomandibular joint arthritis. The dentist administered an ointment containing diclofenac sodium. What is its mechanism of action?

Answer options

  1. Cyclooxigenase activation
  2. Phospholipase inhibition
  3. Cyclooxigenase inhibition
  4. Opiate receptor block
  5. Opiate receptor activation
Correct answer

Cyclooxigenase inhibition

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