Question 1

Which of the following risk factors contribute(s) to the development of osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advanced age 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Overuse and trauma of the joints 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Advanced age 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Overuse and trauma of the joints 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following medications is available as an IR, DR, and XR dosage form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celecoxib 
B)  Diclofenac 
C)  Indomethacin 
D)  Oxaprozin 
A)  Celecoxib 
B)  Diclofenac 
C)  Indomethacin 
D)  Oxaprozin

Question 3

Which of the following medications is a combination product that includes acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ultram 
B)  Percocet 
C)  Robaxin 
D)  Dilaudid 
A)  Ultram 
B)  Percocet 
C)  Robaxin 
D)  Dilaudid

Question 4

Which of the following is not a function of the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural support and protection 
B)  Facilitates movement 
C)  Storage site for sodium and potassium 
D)  Storage bank for calcium and phosphorus 
A)  Structural support and protection 
B)  Facilitates movement 
C)  Storage site for sodium and potassium 
D)  Storage bank for calcium and phosphorus

Question 5

Which medication(s) inhibit(s) COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celebrex 
B)  Tylenol 
C)  Vicodin 
D)  B and C 
A)  Celebrex 
B)  Tylenol 
C)  Vicodin 
D)  B and C

Question 6

Reye syndrome has been linked to what medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Acetylsalicylic acid 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Acetaminophen 
B)  Diphenhydramine 
C)  Acetylsalicylic acid 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Osteoporosis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a systemic skeletal disease 
B)  Occurs when bone breaks down faster than it can be rebuilt 
C)  Leads to fragile bones 
D)  All of the above are accurate descriptions of osteoporosis 
A)  Is a systemic skeletal disease 
B)  Occurs when bone breaks down faster than it can be rebuilt 
C)  Leads to fragile bones 
D)  All of the above are accurate descriptions of osteoporosis

Question 8

Generic ibuprofen is marketed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Advil 
B)  Naprosyn 
C)  Motrin 
D)  A and C 
A)  Advil 
B)  Naprosyn 
C)  Motrin 
D)  A and C

Question 9

All of the following osteoporosis agents are in the same class except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fosamax 
B)  Boniva 
C)  Actonel 
D)  Evista 
A)  Fosamax 
B)  Boniva 
C)  Actonel 
D)  Evista

Question 10

Vicodin is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule II Controlled Substance 
B)  Schedule III Controlled Substance 
C)  Schedule IV Controlled Substance 
D)  Schedule V Controlled Substance 
A)  Schedule II Controlled Substance 
B)  Schedule III Controlled Substance 
C)  Schedule IV Controlled Substance 
D)  Schedule V Controlled Substance

Question 11

What is the most severe side effect of opioid medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrointestinal (GI) upset 
B)  Respiratory depression 
C)  Drowsiness 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Gastrointestinal (GI) upset 
B)  Respiratory depression 
C)  Drowsiness 
D)  Constipation

Question 12

Which of the following osteoporosis agents can be intravenously (IV) administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Actonel 
B)  Boniva 
C)  Fosamax 
D)  A and B 
A)  Actonel 
B)  Boniva 
C)  Fosamax 
D)  A and B

Question 13

The risk of a gout attack can be reduced if a patient avoids:

Accepted Answer

A)  Beef 
B)  Chicken 
C)  Lamb 
D)  A and C 
A)  Beef 
B)  Chicken 
C)  Lamb 
D)  A and C

Question 14

Both depolarizing and non-depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agents affect the neurotransmitter ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine 
A)  epinephrine 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine 
D)  acetylcholine

Question 15

Why would acetaminophen be chosen over aspirin for a patient taking warfarin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetaminophen is a more effective antiinflammatory agent. 
B)  Acetaminophen does not inhibit platelet action. 
C)  Acetaminophen is a risk-free medication. 
D)  None of the above statements apply. 
A)  Acetaminophen is a more effective antiinflammatory agent. 
B)  Acetaminophen does not inhibit platelet action. 
C)  Acetaminophen is a risk-free medication. 
D)  None of the above statements apply.

Question 16

Osteoarthritis is considered to be a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoimmune disease 
B)  Degenerative joint disease 
C)  Musculoskeletal disease 
D)  A and B 
A)  Autoimmune disease 
B)  Degenerative joint disease 
C)  Musculoskeletal disease 
D)  A and B

Question 17

Opioid analgesics:

Accepted Answer

A)  Treat the cause of the pain 
B)  Are scheduled and potentially addictive medications 
C)  Block the perception of pain in the CNS 
D)  Both B and C accurately describe opioid analgesics 
A)  Treat the cause of the pain 
B)  Are scheduled and potentially addictive medications 
C)  Block the perception of pain in the CNS 
D)  Both B and C accurately describe opioid analgesics

Question 18

Narcan is the brand name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Buprenorphine 
B)  Nalaxone 
C)  Nalbuphine 
D)  Naltrexone 
A)  Buprenorphine 
B)  Nalaxone 
C)  Nalbuphine 
D)  Naltrexone

Question 19

The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults is _________ mg.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  2000 
C)  3000 
D)  4000 
A)  1000 
B)  2000 
C)  3000 
D)  4000

Question 20

All of the following statements are true about gout except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gout is a form of arthritis 
B)  It can be exacerbated by the intake of alcohol 
C)  Gout is not related to diet 
D)  It can be treated with colchicine 
A)  Gout is a form of arthritis 
B)  It can be exacerbated by the intake of alcohol 
C)  Gout is not related to diet 
D)  It can be treated with colchicine

Exam 19: Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

Which of the following risk factors contribute(s) to the development of osteoarthritis?

Which of the following medications is available as an IR, DR, and XR dosage form?

Which of the following medications is a combination product that includes acetaminophen?

Which of the following is not a function of the musculoskeletal system?

Which medication(s) inhibit(s) COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

Reye syndrome has been linked to what medication?

Osteoporosis:

Generic ibuprofen is marketed as:

All of the following osteoporosis agents are in the same class except:

Vicodin is classified as a:

What is the most severe side effect of opioid medications?

Which of the following osteoporosis agents can be intravenously (IV) administered?

The risk of a gout attack can be reduced if a patient avoids:

Both depolarizing and non-depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agents affect the neurotransmitter ______________.

Why would acetaminophen be chosen over aspirin for a patient taking warfarin?

Osteoarthritis is considered to be a(an):

Opioid analgesics:

Narcan is the brand name for:

The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults is _________ mg.

All of the following statements are true about gout except:

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