CW104: Unit 3 Quiz (Medications)

What organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?

Liver

All of the following medications have antipyretic, antiinflammatory, and analgesic effects except:

Acetaminophen

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

May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

Storage site for sodium and potassium

Opioid analgesics require the following auxiliary label(s):

Avoid alcohol.

"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."

May cause dizziness or drowsiness.

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

Inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzymes

Both depolarizing and nondepolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agents affect the neurotransmitter ______________.

Acetylcholine

What is the most severe side effect of opioid medications?

Respiratory depression

The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults is _________ milligrams.

4000

Which OTC supplements can be taken to help prevent osteoporosis?

Vitamin D and calcium

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

Celebrex

An antipyretic medication is used to:

Reduce fever

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

Calcium and phosphorus

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

Aspirin

Which medication(s) inhibit(s) COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

Tylenol and Vicodin

What auxiliary label would be placed on a prescription bottle for Celebrex?

Take with food or milk