Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium
B)   Sodium
C)   Phosphorus
D)   A and CE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What is the generic name for Vicodin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Codeine + acetaminophen
B)   Hydrocodone + acetaminophen
C)   Hydromorphone
D)   MeperidineE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Fosamax, Actonel, and Evista are all used for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoporosis
B)   Osteoarthritis
C)   Gout
D)   Skeletal muscle painE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Baclofen (Lioresal)  belongs to what classification of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skeletal muscle relaxants
B)   NSAIDs
C)   Osteoporosis agents
D)   AnalgesicsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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)   ZanaflexE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

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 enzymesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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 calciumE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Aspirin
B)   Acetaminophen
C)   Ibuprofen
D)   CalciumE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Celebrex
B)   Vioxx
C)   Mobic
D)   MotrinE) B) and D)
F) 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 systemE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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 dayE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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 aboveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidney
B)   Liver
C)   Heart
D)   BladderE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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)   DuragesicE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 16

An antipyretic medication is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reduce pain
B)   Reduce fever
C)   Prevent gout
D)   Treat goutE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 
B)   Meperidine (Demerol) 
C)   Naloxone (Narcan) 
D)   CodeineE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Aspirin
B)   Acetaminophen
C)   Ibuprofen
D)   NaproxenE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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 medicationsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 20

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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Exam 19: Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

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

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What is the generic name for Vicodin?

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Fosamax, Actonel, and Evista are all used for:

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Baclofen (Lioresal) belongs to what classification of medication?

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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?

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

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Which OTC supplements can be taken to help prevent osteoporosis?

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

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

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The role of the skeletal system is to:

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

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The maximum dose for aspirin in adults is:

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

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Which organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?

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

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An antipyretic medication is used to:

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

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

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Opioid analgesics require the following auxiliary label(s) :

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Why does acetaminophen not have an antiinflammatory effect?

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