A patient with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse which OTC pain reliever is SAFEST to use. The nurse recommends:

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AAspirin
BIbuprofen
CNaproxen
DAcetaminophen (paracetamol)

✓ Correct answer: D. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) Acetaminophen does not inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the GI mucosa and is safe for pain relief in peptic ulcer disease; NSAIDs and aspirin worsen mucosal damage.

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