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Aspirin and ibuprofen are classified as:

A) narcotics.
B) nonopioids.
C) opioids.
D) nonsteroidal antiinflammatory analgesics.

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory

A class of drugs that reduce inflammation, fever, and pain without being steroids, commonly used for treating mild to moderate pain.

Aspirin

A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and, in low doses, to prevent blood clots.

Ibuprofen

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce fever, relieve pain, and decrease inflammation.

  • Absorb the key concepts of pharmacological pain control strategies, differentiating between the roles of opioids and non-opioids, along with an understanding of their potential side effects and risks.
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