A patient comes into the doctor's office complaining of lower back pain.He has reported feeling tightness in his lower back area following a vigorous game of basketball in which he was knocked to the floor.He takes no other medications and has no chronic disease.His health is excellent.X-rays are negative.The doctor will probably order which medication?

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Medications such as salicylates and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)are used to treat both severe pain and common orthopedic problems.

A Patient Comes into the Doctor's Office Complaining of Lower