Question

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

Explanation:

Dextromethorphan is a cough - suppressant. Cetirizine is an anti - histamine. Aspirin is an over - the - counter non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drug (NSAID) that also has anti - platelet effects by irreversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Acetaminophen has analgesic and antipyretic properties but lacks significant anti - inflammatory and anti - platelet effects.

Answer:

Aspirin