Ch. 3

Another term used to describe a cough suppressant is

Select one:

a. hypnotic.

b. sublingual.

c. antitussive.

d. antilipemic.

c. antitussive.

An antitussive drug is designed to suppress coughs.

If a client begins taking anticoagulant drugs after a treatment plan has been established, an effective modification is to

Select one:

a. suggest a hydrotherapy treatment to replace a touch modality.

b. employ a light touch modality to limit the chance of bruising.

c. utilize massage tools to provide more effective deep tissue touch.

d. perform strokes to intensify cardiovascular activity.

b. employ a light touch modality to limit the chance of bruising.

Since anticoagulant drugs will increase the chances of bruising, a light touch modality will be the best option.

Massage considerations for a client using a narcotic such as codeine, Vicodin, or OxyContin include

Select one:

a. placing the client in a semireclining position while supine if nausea is present.

b. suggesting the client eat a meal within 2-3 hours of the appointment.

c. avoiding ending with stimulating strokes if the client experiences drowsiness.

d. using deep pressure and vibration on the client's abdomen.

a. placing the client in a semireclining position while supine if nausea is present.

Massage considerations for NSAIDs include

Select one:

a. assisting the client off the table after treatment.

b. using caution with deep pressure.

c. using stimulating techniques to invigorate the client.

d. avoiding the area of injection.

b. using caution with deep pressure.

Using caution with deep pressure is recommended since NSAIDs reduce inflammation, thereby reducing pain felt in a region.

Massage considerations for the client who wears a transdermal patch include

Select one:

a. heat should be applied over the area to increase medicine absorption.

b. the treatment may decrease absorption of the medicine.

c. the therapist must avoid the patch and a 1/2-inch radius around it.

d. lubricants may interfere with adhesive properties.

d. lubricants may interfere with adhesive properties.

Nonopioid analgesics are designed to reduce

Select one:

a. nausea.

b. breathing rate.

c. inflammation.

d. scar tissue.

c. inflammation.

Nonopioid analgesics are also referred to as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

NSAIDs are what type of medication?

Select one:

a. Steroid-free antiinflammatory

b. Hypoglycemic

c. Steroidal antiinflammatory

d. Narcotic

a. Steroid-free antiinflammatory

The "NS" in NSAIDs stands for "Nonsteroidal".

The effects of corticosteroids include

Select one:

a. lowering blood glucose levels.

b. reducing immune and inflammatory responses.

c. producing generalized insensitivity to pain.

d. relaxing skeletal muscle tissue.

b. reducing immune and inflammatory responses.

Reducing immune and inflammatory responses is a direct effect of corticosteroids.

The most common drug administration route is

Select one:

a. intramuscular.

b. topical.

c. injection.

d. oral.

d. oral.

Oral medications are the most common means of drug administration.

The study of drug movement through the body is called _______, and the study of the mechanism of drug action is called _______.

Select one:

a. pharmacotherapy; pharmacogenetics

b. pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics

c. pharmacogenetics; pharmacotherapy

d. pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics

b. pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics

"Pharma" refers to drugs; "kinetics" refers to movement; "dynamics" refers to changes which occur.

The term for the practice of treating disease with drugs is

Select one:

a. pharmacodynamics.

b. pharmacotherapy.

c. pharmacogenetics.

d. pharmacokinetics.

b. pharmacotherapy.

"Pharma" refers to drugs; "therapy" refers to a practice of a medical or healing mode.

Vasodilators may be prescribed to treat which condition?

Select one:

a. Hypertension

b. Cough

c. Inflammation

d. Diabetes

a. Hypertension

Hypertension is a condition treated with vasodilators.

Which route of drug administration include subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous methods?

Select one:

a. Injection

b. Transdermal

c. Oral

d. Inhalation

a. Injection

The injection route delivers medication through a hollow needle that pierces the skin, mucosa, and in some cases, a blood vessel to enter the cardiovascular system. Types of injections include subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and intradermal.

Which side effect is common to lipid-lowering drugs?

Select one:

a. Muscle pain and weakness

b. Insomnia

c. Frequent urination

d. Dizziness

a. Muscle pain and weakness

Muscle pain and weakness are common side effects of lipid-lowering drugs.

Which side effect is common with narcotics?

Select one:

a. Drowsiness

b. Increased appetite

c. Insomnia

d. Frequent urination

a. Drowsiness

Drowsiness is a common side effect of narcotics which must be considered by a massage therapist with a client taking these drugs.

Which term means a drug used to produce sleep?

Select one:

a. Antihypnotic

b. Hypnotic

c. Arrhythmic

d. Nebulizer

b. Hypnotic

Which term means a secondary, undesirable but predictable, reaction produced by a drug?

Select one:

a. Side effect

b. Transcellular effect

c. Therapeutic effect

d. Physiologic effect

a. Side effect

A side effect is a secondary but predictable reaction by a drug and may not be desirable.

Which term means the study of drugs, their actions, their effects, their movement through the body, and their dosages?

Select one:

a. Pathology

b. Pharmacology

c. Psychiatry

d. Physiology

b. Pharmacology

"Pharma" refers to drugs; "-ology" is the study of a subject.

Which type of drug is used to prevent or reduce the blood's ability to form clots?

Select one:

a. Antibiotic

b. Antitussive

c. Antiarrhythmic

d. Anticoagulant

d. Anticoagulant

Anticoagulants prevent blood from coagulating (clotting).

Which type of drug is used to reduce allergic reactions?

Select one:

a. Antidepressive

b. Antibiotic

c. Antihistamine

d. Antitussive

c. Antihistamine

Antihistamines reduce allergic reactions.