Question 1

Which statement is true about botulinum toxin type A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Botox can be also taken orally. 
B)  At lower doses, it is a safe and effective muscle relaxant for patients with dystonia. 
C)  There are no side effects of Botox. 
D)  It can only be injected into large muscle groups. 
A)  Botox can be also taken orally. 
B)  At lower doses, it is a safe and effective muscle relaxant for patients with dystonia. 
C)  There are no side effects of Botox. 
D)  It can only be injected into large muscle groups.

Question 2

Describe the drug treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Accepted Answer

The goals for the pharmacotherapy of RA

Question 3

A patient taking calcium supplements needs to be advised to avoid which foods because of a decreased absorption of calcium? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuts 
B)  Seeds 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Ice cream 
E)  Legumes 
A)  Nuts 
B)  Seeds 
C)  Tofu 
D)  Ice cream 
E)  Legumes

Question 4

The pharmacist explains to the female patient the risk factors for osteoporosis. What risk factors should the pharmacist include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of adequate vitamin D or calcium in the diet 
B)  Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet 
C)  Tobacco use 
D)  High alcohol consumption 
E)  High caffeine consumption 
A)  Lack of adequate vitamin D or calcium in the diet 
B)  Excessive vitamin D or calcium in the diet 
C)  Tobacco use 
D)  High alcohol consumption 
E)  High caffeine consumption

Question 5

In osteoporosis, bone deposition is greater than bone resorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The pharmacist is caring for several patients who have undergone back surgeries. Which medications for the list are considered antispasmodic drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tizanidine 
B)  Mitoxantrone 
C)  Methylprednisolone 
D)  Baclofen 
E)  Ibuprofen 
A)  Tizanidine 
B)  Mitoxantrone 
C)  Methylprednisolone 
D)  Baclofen 
E)  Ibuprofen

Question 7

Which non-depolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of patients being prepared for longer surgical procedures? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vecocuronium 
B)  Atracurium 
C)  Doxacurium 
D)  Succinylcholine chloride 
E)  Diazepam 
A)  Vecocuronium 
B)  Atracurium 
C)  Doxacurium 
D)  Succinylcholine chloride 
E)  Diazepam

Question 8

What type of drug is Botulinum toxin type A and botulinum toxin type B?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peripherally acting antispasmodic 
B)  Indirect-acting antispasmodic 
C)  Centrally acting antispasmodic 
D)  Direct-acting antispasmodic 
A)  Peripherally acting antispasmodic 
B)  Indirect-acting antispasmodic 
C)  Centrally acting antispasmodic 
D)  Direct-acting antispasmodic

Question 9

Drug therapy for osteoporosis would include calcium and vitamin D, estrogen, and bisphosphonates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dantrolene relieves spasticity by interfering with the release of sodium ions in skeletal muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 31: Drugs for Muscle Spasm and Bone Disorder

Which statement is true about botulinum toxin type A?

Describe the drug treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

A patient taking calcium supplements needs to be advised to avoid which foods because of a decreased absorption of calcium? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The pharmacist explains to the female patient the risk factors for osteoporosis. What risk factors should the pharmacist include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

In osteoporosis, bone deposition is greater than bone resorption.

The pharmacist is caring for several patients who have undergone back surgeries. Which medications for the list are considered antispasmodic drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which non-depolarizing blocking agents are used to relax the muscles of patients being prepared for longer surgical procedures? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

What type of drug is Botulinum toxin type A and botulinum toxin type B?

Drug therapy for osteoporosis would include calcium and vitamin D, estrogen, and bisphosphonates.

Dantrolene relieves spasticity by interfering with the release of sodium ions in skeletal muscle.

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