Question

which of the following over-the-counter medications can serve as an anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet agent? dextromethorphan (delsyn) cetirizine (zyrtec) aspirin acetaminophen (tylenol)

Explanation:

• Dextromethorphan (Delsyn) is a cough suppressant, not an anti - inflammatory or anti - platelet agent.
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is an anti - histamine used for allergies, not for anti - inflammatory or anti - platelet effects.
• Aspirin has both anti - inflammatory properties (due to its ability to inhibit cyclooxygenase and reduce prostaglandin synthesis) and anti - platelet effects (by inhibiting platelet aggregation).
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is mainly an analgesic and antipyretic, with little to no anti - inflammatory or anti - platelet activity.

Answer:

Aspirin