Lincoln has rheumatoid arthritis and a history of gastrointestinal bleeds. What characteristic of COX-2 inhibitors is important for Lincoln?

Lincoln has rheumatoid arthritis and a history of gastrointestinal bleeds. What characteristic of COX-2 inhibitors is important for Lincoln?



COX-2 inhibitors decrease production of the prostaglandin that is good for the heart, but not the one that is harmful.

COX-2 inhibitors increase production of the prostaglandin that is good for the heart.

COX-2 inhibitors increase production of the prostaglandin that is harmful for the heart, but not the one that is beneficial.