WorksheetsPharm Ch 24 & 25
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Medications used to treat musculoskeletal conditions include aspirin, gold salts, NSAIDs, and which of the following is classified as a muscle relaxant?
acetaminophen
skeletal muscle relaxants
iron supplements
MAO inhibitors
Which of the following is typically considered the first-choice skeletal muscle relaxant?
carisoprodol
tizanidine
baclofen
diazepam
Which of the following drugs is NOT classified as a centrally-acting muscle relaxant?
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
lorazepam
probenecid
Which of the following is the generic name for the muscle relaxant brand Flexeril?
cyclobenzaprine
carisoprodol
clindamycin
clonidine
Which of the following is the generic name for the muscle relaxant Soma (a Schedule IV drug)?
cyclobenzaprine
carisoprodol
clindamycin
clonidine
Skelaxin- Brand Name (Muscle Relaxant)
paroxetine
meloxicam
ibuprofen
metaxalone
Which of the following medications is most commonly used as a muscle relaxant to treat acute musculoskeletal pain?
ibuprofen
metaxalone
clonidine
paroxetine
Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant, but instead is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
carisoprodol
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
meloxicam
Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant used for musculoskeletal conditions?
tizanidine
acetaminophen
clindamycin
aspirin
Which of the following is a common side effect of medications used as skeletal muscle relaxants?
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Hypertension
Increased appetite
Baclofen, a muscle relaxant, is primarily used to manage which of the following conditions?
Hypertension
Muscle spasticity
Chronic cough
Depression
Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a muscle relaxant?
Ibuprofen
Tizanidine
Carisoprodol
Metaxalone
What is the primary difference between spasticity and muscle spasms?
Spasticity is caused by CNS lesions; spasms are caused by musculoskeletal injuries.
Spasticity is voluntary; spasms are involuntary.
Spasticity is temporary; spasms are permanent.
Spasticity is painless; spasms are painful.
Which drug is a benzodiazepine used for both muscle spasms and spasticity?
Baclofen
Diazepam
Dantrolene
Tizanidine
Baclofen primarily acts by:
Blocking calcium release in muscle cells.
Enhancing GABAB receptor activity in the spinal cord.
Inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction.
blocking calcium release in presynaptic neurons
Which muscle relaxant directly acts on skeletal muscle by inhibiting calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Cyclobenzaprine
Dantrolene
Tizanidine
Gabapentin
A common side effect of centrally acting anti-spasm drugs (e.g., cyclobenzaprine) is:
Hypertension
Sedation
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Intrathecal baclofen is preferred over oral baclofen for severe spasticity because it:
Has a faster onset of action.
Reduces systemic side effects.
Is cheaper.
Does not require a pump.
Botulinum toxin works by:
Blocking GABA receptors.
Inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction.
enhancing GABA receptors
blocking calcium in muscle
Tizanidine reduces spasticity by acting as an agonist at:
GABA_A receptors
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptors
NMDA receptors
Muscarinic receptors
Botulinum toxin injections typically last:
1 week
2–3 months
1 year
Permanently
A patient with cerebral palsy and severe spasticity may benefit from:
Oral baclofen
Intrathecal baclofen
Cyclobenzaprine
Chlorzoxazone
A patient with spasticity after a stroke may experience worsened mobility if spasticity is reduced because:
They rely on spasticity for support.
It causes muscle hypertrophy.
It increases pain.
It reduces blood flow.
Which of the following is a muscle relaxant that is in the controlled class of CIV
chlorzoxazone
cyclobenzaprine
baclofen
carisoprodol
muscle relaxant that can turn urine funky colors
methocarbamol
diazepam
dantrolene
baclofen
Commonly used to treat Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injuries
carisoprodol
diazepam
orphenadrine
baclofen
Which muscle relaxant works directly on the muscle? It is also used as an antidote for malignant hyperthermia during surgery.
metaxolone
tizanidine
methocarbamol
dantrolene
Skelaxin and Flexeril are indicated for use as what?
Prevention of bone loss or osterporosis
NSAIDs
Muscle Relaxants
Pain relievers
What is the generic name for Robaxin?
Meloxicam
Metaxalone
Methocarbamol
Risedronate
Robaxin and Soma are muscle relaxants with their central action occurring where?
The Joints
Spinal Cord
Brain Stem
PNS
carisoprodol, CIV
Skelaxin
Ativan
Xanax
Soma
Can Parkinson's disease be cured ?
yes
no
can be controlled (reduced )
Which of the following symptoms would lead to a diagnosis of Parkinson disease?
Tremor
Rigidity
Postural instability
All of the above
The leading treatment for PD is
Carbidopa-levodopa
Cardipoda-levopoda
Carbinova-levopada
Carbonipa-levadopa
What is the age range for onset of Parkinson’s disease?
0-12
13-28
29-45
55-69
What causes Parkinson's?
Sensory neuron death
Motor neurons apathy
Decreased acetylcholine
Loss of dopamine producing cells
Which of the following is an early symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Speech changes
Tiredness
Mood Swings
All of the above
Who is the famous actor who funded a a well-known foundation to find a cure for Parkinson's disease?
Elvis Presley
Michael Jordan
Michael J. Fox
Muhammad Ali
