Pharmacology Chapter 16 and 17 Quiz

In which parts of the body does osteoporosis most commonly occur?

Multiple Choice

• shoulders, knees, and elbows

• ribs, ankles, and metatarsals

• tarsals, carpals, and phalanges

• wrists, hips, and spine

• wrists, hips, and spine

Red blood cells, certain white blood cells, and platelets are formed in which type of tissue? 

Multiple Choice

• white bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• red bone marrow

• amber bone marrow

• red bone marrow

Medications which are used to control or prevent seizures are known as

Multiple Choice

• anticholinergics.

• antiepileptics.

• adrenergic blocking agents.

• anticonvulsants.

• anticonvulsants.

Which of the following drugs is successful in decreasing the number of strokes that occur?

Multiple Choice

• hydrocodone

• aspirin

• diazepam

• ibuprofen

• aspirin

All of the following are routes of administration for local anesthetics except

Multiple Choice

• topical.

• buccal.

• infiltration.

• injection.

• buccal.

If a muscle is stretched, which of the following injuries may occur?

Multiple Choice

• sprain

• strain

• hyperextension

• whiplash

• strain

Which of the following is another term for osteoarthritis?

Multiple Choice

• degenerative joint disease.

• gouty arthritis.

• rheumatoid arthritis.

• osteoporosis.

• degenerative joint disease.

All of the following are parts of the brain except

Multiple Choice

• cerebellum.

• cauda equine.

• cerebral cortex.

• brain stem.

• cauda equine.

In which condition is methotrexate indicated?

Multiple Choice

• gouty arthritis

• osteoporosis

• degenerative joint disease

• rheumatoid arthritis

• rheumatoid arthritis

Which of the following terms means muscle pain?

Multiple Choice

• myelitis

• myositis

• myopathy

• myalgia

• myalgia

Small, fluid-filled pouches designed to keep bones, ligaments, and muscles from rubbing against one another are which of the following?

Multiple Choice

• tendon sheath

• bursae

• fascia

• synovial capsule

• bursae

Which of the following categories of drugs slow cell activity and inhibit the passing of nerve impulses?

Multiple Choice

• CNS depressants

• CNS hyporegulators

• CNS statics

• CNS bradykinetics

• CNS depressants

All of the following are guidelines when caring for a patient with musculoskeletal disorders except

Multiple Choice

• when moving patients, do it slowly and support their body parts.

• after moving a patient, reposition body parts at the point of greatest range of motion to improve muscle tone.

• give pain medications on time so patients do not have to endure unnecessary pain.

• attend to psychological needs. Allow patients to "talk out" their feelings.

• after moving a patient, reposition body parts at the point of greatest range of motion to improve muscle tone.

Which of the following terms is synonymous with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

Multiple Choice

• heart attack

• seizure

• stroke

• convulsion

• stroke

A major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women as a result of a decrease in total bone mass is referred to as

Multiple Choice

• osteomalacia.

• osteomyelitis.

• osteoporosis.

• osteochondroma.

• osteoporosis.

CNS drugs affect the _________blank processes that keep the body functioning.

Multiple Choice

• unconscious, voluntary

• unconscious, automatic

• conscious, automatic

• conscious, voluntary

• unconscious, automatic

Which of the following are examples of short bones?

Multiple Choice

• carpals, tarsals

• vertebrae, sacrum, mandible

• ribs, scapula, skull, sternum

• femur, radius, humerus

• carpals, tarsals

Which of the following terms describes a gap between neurons?

Multiple Choice

• crevice

• junction

• synapse

• ganglion

• synapse

Which of the following terms is used to describe the normal, slightly contracted state of skeletal muscles that keeps them prepared for action?

Multiple Choice

• hypertrophy

• muscle tone

• tetany

• contracture

• muscle tone

Which of the following is a danger signal picked up by sensory receptors to alert the brain to a possible injury?

Multiple Choice

• pruritus

• pain

• inflammation

• anxiety

• pain

Which of the following is a set of disorders that cause periodic seizures?

Multiple Choice

• Parkinson's disease

• migraines

• epilepsy

• myasthenia gravis

• epilepsy

If a patient tears a ligament which of the following type of injuries occurs?

Multiple Choice

• sprain

• hyperextension

• whiplash

• strain

• sprain

Which of the following structures are part of the central nervous system?

Multiple Choice

• afferent and efferent nerves

• sensory and motor nerves

• cranial and spinal nerves

• brain and spinal cord

• brain and spinal cord

Which of the following terms describes an enclosed space between a bone and a joint?
Multiple Choice

• synovial capsule

• periosteum

• tendon sheath

• bursa

• synovial capsule

Body movement occurs as a result of which type of muscles working together with the bones?

Multiple Choice

• skeletal

• involuntary

• smooth

• visceral

• skeletal

Which of the following is found in the spaces between bone cells resulting in the bones becoming harder?

Multiple Choice

• vitamin D

• phosphorous

• calcium

• red blood cells

• calcium

Which of the following drugs used to treat osteoporosis is taken only once a month?

Multiple Choice

• Evista

• Fosamax

• Actonel

• Boniva

• Boniva

Which of the following is a drug that controls muscle spasms?

Multiple Choice

• antipyretic

• antiarthritic

• antispasmotic

• antihyperuricemic

• antispasmotic

Which of the following medications may be prescribed to patients with sprains, herniated vertebral discs, or other conditions causing spasms?

Multiple Choice

• anesthetics

• corticosteroids

• aspirin

• skeletal muscle relaxants

• skeletal muscle relaxants

Which of the following terms describes sleeplessness, or the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep?

Multiple Choice

• anesthesia

• insomnia

• asthenia

• stupor

• insomnia

Which of the following terms is used to describe failure of the bone marrow to produce enough of all three components of the blood?

Multiple Choice

• aplastic anemia

• hemolytic anemia

• iron-deficiency anemia

• megaloblastic anemia

• aplastic anemia

All of the following are treatments for osteoporosis except

Multiple Choice

• vitamin D.

• vitamin K.

• estrogen.

• calcium supplementation.

• vitamin K.

Which of the following conditions has symptoms that include pain in the joints, stiffness, fever, inflamed joints that feel warm to the touch, and long-term loss of movement? 

Multiple Choice

• degenerative joint disease

• rheumatoid arthritis

• osteoporosis

• gouty arthritis

• rheumatoid arthritis

All of the following are classification of bones except

Multiple Choice

• cranial bones.

• short.

• flat.

• long bones.

• cranial bones.

A group of potent analgesic drugs whose use can lead to physical dependence are known as

Multiple Choice

• dopaminergics.

• hallucinogenics.

• narcotics.

• cholinomimetics.

• narcotics.

Which of the following is a drug that suppresses inflammation in degenerative diseases of the joints?

Multiple Choice

• antispasmotic

• antipyretic

• antihyperuricemic

• antiarthritic

• antiarthritic

How many bones are found in the human skeleton?

Multiple Choice

• 206

• 306

• 406

• 106

• 206

Which of the following effects should patients on long-term drug therapy to control seizures and Parkinson's disease be observed?

Multiple Choice

• antagonism

• toxicity

• synergism

• tolerance

• toxicity

All of the following are parts of a nerve cell except

Multiple Choice

• cell body.

• axon.

• synapse.

• dendrite.

• synapse.

Which of the following types of tissues connect bones to bones at joints?

Multiple Choice

• ligaments

• bursa

• cartilage

• tendons

• ligaments

Which of the following terms describes an infection inside a bone?

Multiple Choice

• osteomalacia

• osteomyelitis

• osteoporosis

• osteochondroma

• osteomyelitis

Over-the-counter products used to treat sunburns, insect bites, and hemorrhoids can contain _________blank anesthetics.

Multiple Choice

• local

• general

• dermal

• systemic

• local

Which of the following types of headaches are characterized by a bilateral pressure feeling around the head that is generally worsened with physical activity and may involve a sensitivity to light?

Multiple Choice

• occipital

• tension

• migraine

• polar

• tension

Which of the following conditions has symptoms that include weakness, pale skin, dyspnea, fever, chills, and bleeding from the gums?  

Multiple Choice

• bone marrow atrophy

• bone marrow hypogenesis

• bone marrow neutropenia

• bone marrow depression

• bone marrow depression

An abnormal permanent shortening of a muscle caused by prolonged periods of inactivity is referred to as which of the following terms?

Multiple Choice

• hypotrophy

• contracture

• atrophy

• supination

• contracture

Breathing, heartbeat, and blood vessel contractions are

Multiple Choice

• nervous actions.

• parasympathetic actions.

• sympathetic actions.

• voluntary actions.

• sympathetic actions.

Which of the following terms describes a sensation of light or warmth or a sense of spreading depression?

Multiple Choice

• asthenia

• delusion

• aura

• hallucination

• aura

Which condition is most likely to occur after a patient has had a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?

Multiple Choice

• convulsion

• heart attack

• seizure

• stroke

• stroke

Which of the following adverse reactions of aspirin limits its use in treating musculoskeletal conditions?

Multiple Choice

• urinary tract infections

• weight gain

• gastrointestinal bleeding

• sepsis

• gastrointestinal bleeding

Which drug classification may cause cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, convulsions, and violent behavior if they are not prescribed appropriately?

Multiple Choice

• CNS depressants

• CNS stimulants

• anticholinergics

• hormone replacement therapy

• CNS stimulants

Which of the following assist in the sense of taste?

Multiple Choice

• ophthalmic cells

• olfactory cells

• occipital cells

• oral cells

• olfactory cells

Which of the following types of tissue attach muscles to bone?

Multiple Choice

• tendons

• fascia

• bursa

• ligaments

• tendons

Which of the following type of tissue lines every joint and gives shape to the ears and nose?

Multiple Choice

• spongy bone

• cartilage

• cancellous bone

• synovial

• cartilage

The most common structure affected by osteoarthritis is which of the following?

Multiple Choice

• wrists, hips, and spine

• spine, hips, and knees

• ankles, fingers, and hips

• spine, hips, and ankles

• spine, hips, and knees

Which of the following terms is used to describe periodic, sudden attacks of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations?

Multiple Choice

• convulsions

• tremor

• hyperkinesia

• stupor

• convulsions

Special nerve cells that enable us to feel, see, hear, taste, and smell things around us are referred to as which of the following?

Multiple Choice

• Schwann cells

• sense receptors

• Nissl bodies

• terminal end fibers

• sense receptors

Which of the following categories of drugs speed up the cell processes and make it easier for nerve cells to transmit messages?

Multiple Choice

• CNS exciters

• CNS stimulants

• CNS activators

• CNS agitators

• CNS stimulants

The drug classification that prevents reabsorption and increases excretion of uric acid through the kidneys is which of the following? 

Multiple Choice

• uremic

• uricosuric

• diuretic

• antipruritic

• uricosuric

CNS stimulants are used in treating which condition?

Multiple Choice

• pain

• anorexia

• fever

• narcolepsy

• narcolepsy

Which of the following is stored in yellow bone marrow?

Multiple Choice

• vitamin D

• osteoclasts

• calcium

• fat

• fat

Which of the following is a drug used to treat osteoarthritis?

Multiple Choice

• vitamin D

• estrogen

• calcium supplements

• aspirin

• aspirin

Which of the following is a chronic, progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that accounts for the majority of all cases of dementia?
Multiple Choice

• epilepsy

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• multiple sclerosis

• Alzheimer's disease

A wasting away of body tissue is which of the following terms?

Multiple Choice

• osteolysis

• osteopenia

• atrophy

• achondroplasia

• atrophy

Which of the following is an anticholinergic effect?

Multiple Choice

• stomach upset

• vasodilation

• drowsiness

• dry mouth

• dry mouth

Which adverse reaction may occur after certain antihistamines, tranquilizers, sulfonamides, antineoplastics, antidepressants, and diuretics are administered to a patient?

Multiple Choice

• bone marrow depression

• bone marrow atrophy

• bone marrow neutropenia

• bone marrow hypogenesis

• bone marrow depression

Drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen have a(n) _________blank ability as well as an ability to relieve pain.

Multiple Choice

• antipyretic

• anticonvulsant

• anesthetic

• narcotic

• antipyretic

Which of the following terms describes a fibrous membrane that supports and covers muscles?

Multiple Choice

• tendon

• fascia

• bursa

• ligament

• fascia

Which of the following is a term used to describe the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?

Multiple Choice

• "fight or flight" system

• "rest and repose" system

• "rough and ready" system

• "up and at 'em" system

• "fight or flight" system

Which of the following is a drug that reduces formation of uric acid?

Multiple Choice

• antiarthritic

• antihyperuricemic

• antispasmotic

• antipyretic

• antihyperuricemic

Which of the following terms describes an inflammation of the linings of the brain and spinal cord?

Multiple Choice

• encephalitis

• radiculitis

• neuritis

• meningitis

• meningitis

Which drug classification consists of Ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib?

Multiple Choice

• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

• anti-inflammatory drugs

• muscle relaxants

• antihyperuricemics

• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

All of the following are functions of the musculoskeletal system except

Multiple Choice

• blood cell production.

• storage of minerals.

• protection of vital organs.

• temperature regulation.

• temperature regulation.

The most common cause of the stooped appearance of an older adult is a result of which of the following? 

Multiple Choice

• fractures of the pelvis

• fractures of the vertebrae

• fractures of the sternum

• fractures of the scapula

• fractures of the vertebrae

A chemical substance released from nerve endings transmitting across synapses to other nerves is known as a(n)

Multiple Choice

• tissue plasminogen activator.

• neurotransmitter.

• cerebral spinal fluid.

• alpha-fetoprotein.

• neurotransmitter.

Which of the following antimigraine drugs is available in parenteral, oral, and inhalation forms?

Multiple Choice

• Namenda

• Tegetrol

• Imitrex

• Topamax

• Imitrex

Which of the following terms describes a place where two or more bones come together?

Multiple Choice

• foramen

• fascia

• joint

• bursa

• joint

The cytoplasm and nucleus of a nerve cell are contained in which of the following structures? 

Multiple Choice

• axon

• cell body

• synapse

• dendrite

• cell body

An anesthetic that suppresses all sensations that is used primarily to prevent painful stimuli with surgery, and produces a state of unconsciousness is referred to as

Multiple Choice

• general.

• dermal.

• local.

• infiltration.

• general.

An inflammation of the joints resulting from an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream is which of the following conditions?

Multiple Choice

• myositis

• bursitis

• uremia

• gout

• gout