The nurse is administering medications to a patient. Which of these medications would the nurse understand is being given to suppress C-reactive protein levels?

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Aspirin and steroids are medications that can be used to suppress C-reactive protein levels. Antibiotics and diuretics are used to treat infections and fluid retention, respectively. Epinephrine and antihistamines are used to treat allergic reactions. Antihypertensives and antineoplastic agents are used to treat high blood pressure and cancer, respectively.

The Nurse Is Administering Medications to a Patient