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Question

Explain the medical conditions or diagnoses for which Meloxicam is prescribed in the following case: Maria is a 60-year-old Hispanic woman presenting as a follow-up case for her long-standing chronic kidney disease, a condition she developed in her thirties following hospitalization for a severe infection. Despite the renal impairment, she has managed her health effectively through lifestyle modifications, including adhering to a balanced diet and maintaining a positive outlook until the onset of osteoarthritis a decade ago. This degenerative joint disease, accompanied by bilateral knee pain, has progressively worsened, impacting her quality of life significantly. Maria's once-optimistic demeanor has diminished as she battles depression, weight gain, and declining physical activity levels due to increased reliance on narcotic pain medications. Despite consulting specialists, she remains discouraged about her options and seeks to regain control over her pain management and improve her overall well-being.