A 70-year-old patient describes moderate to severe pain associated with osteoarthritis in fingers, ...

A 70-year-old patient describes moderate to severe pain associated with osteoarthritis in fingers, thumbs, hips, and knees. The patient is currently taking high-dose acetaminophen.
 
  The patient has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease and has been diagnosed with hypertension. To help alleviate this patient's pain, the primary care NP should consider prescribing: a. a COX-2 inhibitor and low-dose aspirin.
  b. ketorolac (Toradol) and 325 mg of aspirin.
  c. naproxen (Naprosyn) and low-dose aspirin.
  d. indomethacin (Indocin) and 325 mg of aspirin.