Identify Common Analgesic Medication

A nurse is educating a patient about the use of an analgesic medication to help manage their postoperative pain. The nurse explains that this medication works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are substances in the body that promote inflammation and pain. The medication belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse asks the patient to fill in the blank: "The analgesic medication being discussed is commonly known as __________."