Question 1

Leflunomide is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) a prodrug 
B) more effective than methotrexate 
C) used as mono-therapy 
D) associated with pulmonary edema 
A) a prodrug 
B) more effective than methotrexate 
C) used as mono-therapy 
D) associated with pulmonary edema A

Question 2

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) is an inflammatory disease 
B) is usually confined to joints 
C) and its inflammation of the synovial linings is thought to be caused by B-cells 
D) All of the above 
A) is an inflammatory disease 
B) is usually confined to joints 
C) and its inflammation of the synovial linings is thought to be caused by B-cells 
D) All of the above A

Question 3

Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) include etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab 
B) are used orally or by injection 
C) have also been shown to reduce the risk of infections 
D) All of the above 
A) include etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab 
B) are used orally or by injection 
C) have also been shown to reduce the risk of infections 
D) All of the above A

Question 4

Drug induced SLE ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) starts often with red patches on skin 
B) is irreversible even if recognized early 
C) is at present only associated with some anti-cancer drugs 
D) All of the above 
A) starts often with red patches on skin 
B) is irreversible even if recognized early 
C) is at present only associated with some anti-cancer drugs 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Chronic use of corticosteroids can cause ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) fat loss 
C) alopecia 
D) All of the above 
A) osteoporosis 
B) fat loss 
C) alopecia 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) NSAIDs are designed to bridge the gap between steroids and DMARDs. 
B) NSAIDs are the only drugs which slow the progression of RA. 
C) Anti-rheumatic drugs have a slow onset of action. 
D) DMARDs include celecoxib, diclofenic, and naproxen. 
A) NSAIDs are designed to bridge the gap between steroids and DMARDs. 
B) NSAIDs are the only drugs which slow the progression of RA. 
C) Anti-rheumatic drugs have a slow onset of action. 
D) DMARDs include celecoxib, diclofenic, and naproxen.

Question 7

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Probenicid and sulfinpyrazone increase renal uric acid excretion. 
B) Increased fluid intake is ineffective since it does not increase uric acid secretion. 
C) Allopurinol increases the metabolism of uric acid by the body. 
D) All of the above 
A) Probenicid and sulfinpyrazone increase renal uric acid excretion. 
B) Increased fluid intake is ineffective since it does not increase uric acid secretion. 
C) Allopurinol increases the metabolism of uric acid by the body. 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Gout ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) is caused by crystalline deposits in a joint 
B) is always associated with an enzyme deficiency 
C) shows usually a slow onset and a long duration of action 
D) occurs more frequently in older men and younger women 
A) is caused by crystalline deposits in a joint 
B) is always associated with an enzyme deficiency 
C) shows usually a slow onset and a long duration of action 
D) occurs more frequently in older men and younger women

Question 9

Which one of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Indomethacin is used frequently to reduce the inflammation and pain of acute gout. 
B) Patients who do not respond to indomethacin or colchicine can be treated with prednisone. 
C) Thiazide diuretics are often added to indomethacin to increase uric acid excretion by the kidneys. 
D) Low doses of aspirin can decrease uric acid excretion by the kidneys. 
A) Indomethacin is used frequently to reduce the inflammation and pain of acute gout. 
B) Patients who do not respond to indomethacin or colchicine can be treated with prednisone. 
C) Thiazide diuretics are often added to indomethacin to increase uric acid excretion by the kidneys. 
D) Low doses of aspirin can decrease uric acid excretion by the kidneys.

Question 10

Therapists should observe patients being treated with anti-rheumatic drugs for ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) skin rashes 
B) easy bruising 
C) dehydration 
D) All of the above 
A) skin rashes 
B) easy bruising 
C) dehydration 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Which one of the following statements concerning methotrexate is false?

Accepted Answer

A) It should only be used as monotherapy. 
B) It can cause some hepatotoxicity. 
C) NSAIDs can increase the drug's adverse reactions. 
D) It can reduce the risk of cardiac mortality linked to RA. 
A) It should only be used as monotherapy. 
B) It can cause some hepatotoxicity. 
C) NSAIDs can increase the drug's adverse reactions. 
D) It can reduce the risk of cardiac mortality linked to RA.

Question 12

Occurrence of a black stool during NSAIDs therapy is a sign of bleeding from ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) the rectum 
B) the stomach or intestines 
C) the liver 
D) A and B are correct 
A) the rectum 
B) the stomach or intestines 
C) the liver 
D) A and B are correct

Question 13

Which of the following drug classes is used in the treatment of RA?

Accepted Answer

A) Gold compounds to reduce the immune response 
B) NSAIDs drugs to reduce inflammation 
C) Antibiotics to slow the infectious process 
D) All of the above 
A) Gold compounds to reduce the immune response 
B) NSAIDs drugs to reduce inflammation 
C) Antibiotics to slow the infectious process 
D) All of the above

Leflunomide is ________________.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA ________________.

Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors ________________.

Drug induced SLE ________________.

Chronic use of corticosteroids can cause ________________.

Which one of the following statements is true?

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Gout ________________.

Which one of the following statements is false?

Therapists should observe patients being treated with anti-rheumatic drugs for ________________.

Which one of the following statements concerning methotrexate is false?

Occurrence of a black stool during NSAIDs therapy is a sign of bleeding from ________________.

Which of the following drug classes is used in the treatment of RA?

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Vitamins and Minerals

Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

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Exam 12: Drug Treatment for Arthritis-Related Conditions

Leflunomide is ________________.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA ________________.

Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors ________________.

Drug induced SLE ________________.

Chronic use of corticosteroids can cause ________________.

Which one of the following statements is true?

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Gout ________________.

Which one of the following statements is false?

Therapists should observe patients being treated with anti-rheumatic drugs for ________________.

Which one of the following statements concerning methotrexate is false?

Occurrence of a black stool during NSAIDs therapy is a sign of bleeding from ________________.

Which of the following drug classes is used in the treatment of RA?

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Vitamins and Minerals

Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

Filters