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Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2011

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

Cyclooxigenase inhibition

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