Which type of medication is commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

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AAntibiotic
BAntihypertensive
CAntifungal
DNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

✓ Correct answer: D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting the enzymes COX-1 and COX-2, which play a key role in the inflammatory process.

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