Question 1

Which one of the following drugs is a schedule III controlled substance (C-III) medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tylenol with codeine
B)   Ultram
C)   Percocet
D)   Duragesic A

Question 2

Opioid analgesics require the following auxiliary label(s):

Accepted Answer

A)   May cause dizziness or drowsiness
B)   Avoid alcohol
C)   "Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."
D)   All of the above auxiliary labels are required for opioid analgesic medications D

Question 3

Why does acetaminophen not have an antiinflammatory effect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acetaminophen does not inhibit cyclooxygenase.
B)   It only inhibits COX-2 enzymes.
C)   Acetaminophen only inhibits cyclooxygenase within the CNS.
D)   None of the above answers apply. C

Question 4

An antipyretic medication is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduce pain
B)   Reduce fever
C)   Prevent gout
D)   Treat gout

Question 5

What is the generic name for Vicodin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Codeine + acetaminophen
B)   Hydrocodone + acetaminophen
C)   Hydromorphone
D)   Meperidine

Question 6

Which medication do many people take for the prophylaxis (prevention) of heart attacks and strokes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aspirin
B)   Acetaminophen
C)   Ibuprofen
D)   Calcium

Question 7

The maximum dose for aspirin in adults is:

Accepted Answer

A)   2 g per day
B)   3 g per day
C)   4 g per day
D)   6 g per day

Question 8

Baclofen (Lioresal) belongs to what classification of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skeletal muscle relaxants
B)   NSAIDs
C)   Osteoporosis agents
D)   Analgesics

Question 9

Which of the following auxiliary labels should be affixed to a bisphosphonate prescription bottle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take on an empty stomach
B)   With a full glass of water at least before eating any food or taking other medications
C)   Should remain upright for 30 to 60 minutes
D)   All of the above

Question 10

The role of the skeletal system is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide support for the body
B)   Protect internal organs
C)   Facilitate movement
D)   All of the above are roles of the skeletal system

Question 11

Skeletal muscle relaxants require which one of the following auxiliary labels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take with a full glass of water.
B)   Take on an empty stomach.
C)   Avoid grapefruit juice.
D)   May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.

Question 12

All of the following medications have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Aspirin
B)   Acetaminophen
C)   Ibuprofen
D)   Naproxen

Question 13

Bones serve as storage areas for which mineral(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium
B)   Sodium
C)   Phosphorus
D)   A and C

Question 14

Which of the following medications should bear the following auxiliary label: Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Colchicine
B)   Flexeril
C)   Soma
D)   Zanaflex

Question 15

Which medication can be used to reverse the effects of opioid analgesics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 
B)   Meperidine (Demerol) 
C)   Naloxone (Narcan) 
D)   Codeine

Question 16

A negative GI side effect associated with first-generation non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)  enzymes
B)   Inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)  enzymes
C)   Inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
D)   Stimulating COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes

Question 17

Fosamax, Actonel, and Evista are all used for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoporosis
B)   Osteoarthritis
C)   Gout
D)   Skeletal muscle pain

Question 18

Which OTC supplements can be taken to help prevent osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin D and calcium
B)   Vitamin E and calcium
C)   Evista and calcium
D)   Iron and calcium

Question 19

The only COX-2 inhibitor available in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Celebrex
B)   Vioxx
C)   Mobic
D)   Motrin

Question 20

Which organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidney
B)   Liver
C)   Heart
D)   Bladder

Exam 19: Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System