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Pharm Ch 24 & 25

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Medications used to treat musculoskeletal conditions include aspirin, gold salts, NSAIDs, and which of the following is classified as a muscle relaxant?

a)

acetaminophen

b)

skeletal muscle relaxants

c)

iron supplements

d)

MAO inhibitors

2.

Which of the following is typically considered the first-choice skeletal muscle relaxant?

a)

carisoprodol

b)

tizanidine

c)

baclofen

d)

diazepam

3.

Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a centrally-acting muscle relaxant?

a)

baclofen

b)

cyclobenzaprine

c)

lorazepam

d)

probenecid

4.

Which of the following is the generic name for the muscle relaxant brand Flexeril?

a)

cyclobenzaprine

b)

carisoprodol

c)

clindamycin

d)

clonidine

5.

Which of the following is the generic name for the muscle relaxant Soma (a Schedule IV drug)?

a)

cyclobenzaprine

b)

carisoprodol

c)

clindamycin

d)

clonidine

6.

Skelaxin- Brand Name (Muscle Relaxant)

a)

paroxetine

b)

meloxicam

c)

ibuprofen

d)

metaxalone

7.

Which of the following medications is most commonly used as a muscle relaxant to treat acute musculoskeletal pain?

a)

ibuprofen

b)

metaxalone

c)

clonidine

d)

paroxetine

8.

Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant, but instead is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

a)

carisoprodol

b)

baclofen

c)

cyclobenzaprine

d)

meloxicam

9.

Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant used for musculoskeletal conditions?

a)

tizanidine

b)

acetaminophen

c)

clindamycin

d)

aspirin

10.

Which of the following is a common side effect of medications used as skeletal muscle relaxants?

a)

Drowsiness

b)

Insomnia

c)

Hypertension

d)

Increased appetite

11.

Baclofen, a muscle relaxant, is primarily used to manage which of the following conditions?

a)

Hypertension

b)

Muscle spasticity

c)

Chronic cough

d)

Depression

12.

Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a muscle relaxant?

a)

Ibuprofen

b)

Tizanidine

c)

Carisoprodol

d)

Metaxalone

13.

What is the primary difference between spasticity and muscle spasms?

a)

Spasticity is caused by CNS lesions; spasms are caused by musculoskeletal injuries.

b)

Spasticity is voluntary; spasms are involuntary.

c)

Spasticity is temporary; spasms are permanent.

d)

Spasticity is painless; spasms are painful.

14.

Which drug is a benzodiazepine used for both muscle spasms and spasticity?

a)

Baclofen

b)

Diazepam

c)

Dantrolene

d)

Tizanidine

15.

Baclofen primarily acts by:

a)

Blocking calcium release in muscle cells.

b)

Enhancing GABAB receptor activity in the spinal cord.

c)

Inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction.

d)

blocking calcium release in presynaptic neurons

16.

Which muscle relaxant directly acts on skeletal muscle by inhibiting calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

a)

Cyclobenzaprine

b)

Dantrolene

c)

Tizanidine

d)

Gabapentin

17.

A common side effect of centrally acting anti-spasm drugs (e.g., cyclobenzaprine) is:

a)

Hypertension

b)

Sedation

c)

Hyperactivity

d)

Insomnia

18.

Intrathecal baclofen is preferred over oral baclofen for severe spasticity because it:

a)

Has a faster onset of action.

b)

Reduces systemic side effects.

c)

Is cheaper.

d)

Does not require a pump.

19.

Botulinum toxin works by:

a)

Blocking GABA receptors.

b)

Inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction.

c)

enhancing GABA receptors

d)

blocking calcium in muscle

20.

Tizanidine reduces spasticity by acting as an agonist at:

a)

GABA_A receptors

b)

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors

c)

NMDA receptors

d)

Muscarinic receptors

21.

Botulinum toxin injections typically last:

a)

1 week

b)

2–3 months

c)

1 year

d)

Permanently

22.

A patient with cerebral palsy and severe spasticity may benefit from:

a)

Oral baclofen

b)

Intrathecal baclofen

c)

Cyclobenzaprine

d)

Chlorzoxazone

23.

A patient with spasticity after a stroke may experience worsened mobility if spasticity is reduced because:

a)

They rely on spasticity for support.

b)

It causes muscle hypertrophy.

c)

It increases pain.

d)

It reduces blood flow.

24.
What is true about muscle relaxants?
a)
They are never prescribed with other pain relievers
b)
They are safe to take while driving
c)
There are several different classes
25.

Which of the following is a muscle relaxant that is in the controlled class of CIV

a)

chlorzoxazone

b)

cyclobenzaprine

c)

baclofen

d)

carisoprodol

26.

muscle relaxant that can turn urine funky colors

a)

methocarbamol

b)

diazepam

c)

dantrolene

d)

baclofen

27.

Commonly used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injuries

a)

carisoprodol

b)

diazepam

c)

orphenadrine

d)

baclofen

28.

Which muscle relaxant works directly on the muscle? It is also used as an antidote for malignant hyperthermia during surgery.

a)

metaxolone

b)

tizanidine

c)

methocarbamol

d)

dantrolene

29.

Skelaxin and Flexeril are indicated for use as what?

a)

Prevention of bone loss or osterporosis

b)

NSAIDs

c)

Muscle Relaxants

d)

Pain relievers

30.

What is the generic name for Robaxin?

a)

Meloxicam

b)

Metaxalone

c)

Methocarbamol

d)

Risedronate

31.

Robaxin and Soma are muscle relaxants with their central action occurring where?

a)

The Joints

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Brain Stem

d)

PNS

32.

carisoprodol, CIV

a)

Skelaxin

b)

Ativan

c)

Xanax

d)

Soma

33.

Can Parkinson's disease be cured ?

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

can be controlled (reduced )

34.

Which of the following symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson disease?

a)

Tremor

b)

Rigidity

c)

Postural instability

d)

All of the above

35.
Which gender is more likely to get PD?
a)
Male
b)
Female
36.

The leading treatment for PD is

a)

Carbidopa-levodopa

b)

Cardipoda-levopoda

c)

Carbinova-levopada

d)

Carbonipa-levadopa

37.

What is the age range for onset of Parkinson’s disease?

a)

0-12

b)

13-28

c)

29-45

d)

55-69

38.

What causes Parkinson's?

a)

Sensory neuron death

b)

Motor neurons apathy

c)

Decreased acetylcholine

d)

Loss of dopamine producing cells

39.

Which of the following is an early symptom of Parkinson's disease?

a)

Speech changes

b)

Tiredness

c)

Mood Swings

d)

All of the above

40.

Who is the famous actor who funded a a well-known foundation to find a cure for Parkinson's disease?

a)

Elvis Presley

b)

Michael Jordan

c)

Michael J. Fox

d)

Muhammad Ali