A Patient Has Used Enteric Aspirin for Several Years as Treatment

A patient has used enteric aspirin for several years as treatment for osteoarthritis. However, the symptoms are now worse and she is given a prescription for a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and misoprostol (Cytotec) . The patient asks the nurse, "Why am I now taking two pills for arthritis?" What is the nurse's best response?

A) "Cytotec will also reduce the symptoms of your arthritis."
B) "Cytotec helps the action of the NSAID so that it will work better."
C) "Cytotec reduces the mucous secretions in the stomach, which reduces gastric irritation."
D) "Cytotec may help to prevent gastric ulcers that may occur in patients taking NSAIDs."