Anti-inflammatory Question Set

Matching exercise

Pick the best match from the options (click on down arrow at the right)
mediator of acute inflammation
mediator of chronic inflammation
cell type: source for the chronic inflammation mediator TNF alpha
Primary Effect of TNF alpha in chronic inflammation:
may slow bone damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis
reduces pharmacological activity of spironolactone, competes with penicillin G. for renal tubular secretion;inhibits probenecid uricosuric effect
celecoxib
salicylate, but less effective than aspirin as cyclooxygenase inhibitors
transaminitis (increase serum aminotransferase)
infusion of this drug: accelerates closure of patent ductus arteriosus in premature newborns
Inflammation