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Patient with Hepatitis B and GERD had teeth #30 and #31 extracted. Which analgesic is MOST contraindicated?

  1. Aspirin
  2. Ibuprofen
  3. Hydrocodone
  4. Acetaminophen at standard dose
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Correct answer: A. Aspirin

ASPIRIN most contraindicated: (1) GERD — highly irritating to GI mucosa, worsens acid reflux; (2) Hepatitis — hepatotoxicity risk; (3) Post-extraction — irreversibly inhibits platelets (COX-1) → increased bleeding risk. Among options, aspirin is totally contraindicated (all three concerns).

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