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Which class of drugs is used for osteoporosis prophylaxis?a. Acetylcholineb. Colcrysc. Calcitonind. Zyloprim
Which condition is characterized by generalized inflammation of the bone and joints?a. NSAIDsb. acetylcholinesterase inhibitorsc. Bisphosphatesd. Osteoarthritis
Which chemical is responsible for attaching to muscle receptorsites and causing contraction of the muscle tissue?a. Acetylcholineb. Bayerc. Osteoarthritisd. Calcitonin
Acetylcholinesterase is used to treat this condition that is characterized by generalized and progressive weakening of the muscles?a. Miacalcinb. Myasthenia gravisc. acetylcholinesterase inhibitorsd. Calcitonin
What is the generic name for allopurinol?a. Gouty Arthritisb. Zyloprimc. Calcitonind. naproxen
What is the brand name of methotrexate?a. Ca+ Carbonateb. Rheumatrexc. Aleved. Colcrys
______________________ are chemicals that can cause inflammation, tissue damage and fever.a. acetylcholinesteraseb. acetylcholinec. prostaglandinsd. Lymphocytes & Cytokines
What is the brand name for colcichine?a. DMARDsb. Colcrysc. Ca+ Carbonated. Bisphosphates
Mark West was recently in a car accident and is experiencing severe neck, shoulder and back pain. The ER physician prescribed Ibuprophen (NSAID) for pain and cyclobenzaprine. Mr. West asks why the cyclobenzaprine has been prescribed? The doctor's response is ___________.a. To help your bones heal fasterb. To help prevent arthritisc. To help your muscles relaxd. To stop osteoporosis from developing
Serious adverse effects associated with long-term use of this class of medication includes: bleeding stomach ulcers, GERD, GI upset?a. Bayerb. Osteoarthritisc. Colcrysd. NSAIDs
Which class of drug is used to treat osteporosis, but is contraindicated in patients with low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia)?a. Rheumatrexb. Bisphosphatesc. Gouty arthritisd. DMARDs
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the joint that is caused by an autoimmune condition?a. TUMSb. COX-2 Inhibitorsc. Rheumatoid Arthritisd. naproxen
How many intramuscular sites are available for medication administration? (Count each muscle individually)a. 4b. 8c. 6d. 2
2,785,000 mcg =___ ga. 2.8 gb. 2 gc. 2.9 gd. 3 g
Why is it important to remove large bubbles from the syringe after drawing up medication?a. The bubbles are displacing medication that should be in their place.b. Bubbles will cause the patient to become gassy.c. The bubble cause the medication to become diluted.d. Bubbles will cause the plunger to show an inaccurate measurement.
What percent of a medication is bioavailable when administered parenterally?a. 25%b. 10%c. 100%d. 65%
The measurement of a needle's circumference is itsa. capacityb. gaugec. lengthd. barrel
The First Pass Effect involves the medication passing through which organ prior to being distributed throughout the body.a. Heartb. Lungsc. Kidneysd. Liver
Your patient has a middle ear infection and no ear tubes. Which route of administration should the antibiotic be given to treat the infection?a. Oticb. Oralc. Ophthalmicd. Nasal
Which route of administration is used to treat respiratory (breathing) conditions?a. inhaledb. oticc. ophthalmicd. topical