A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Because cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) primarily mediates harmful processes in the body, it is called the "bad COX"; suppression of COX-2 results in largely beneficial effects. The gastrointestinal (GI) side effects of COX inhibitors are the result of COX-1 inhibition. One of two harmful side effects of COX-2 inhibition is suppression of vasodilation, which leads to an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. Inhibition of COX-2 causes suppression of inflammation.

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