A patient who is taking NSAIDs to treat arthritis asks the nurse why misoprostol has also been prescribed.Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?
A) NSAIDs often cause GI irritation that can result in peptic ulcers.
B) NSAIDs promote the production of prostaglandins and reduce the incidence of gastric irritation.
C) Antiulcer medications eradicate the presence of bacteria in the stomach that cause ulcers.
D) Drug interactions are prevented when antiulcer medications are used in combination with NSAIDs.
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