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Chapter 10 - Muscoloskeletal System Flashcards

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What is baclofen?

A

centrally acting muscle relaxant

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What is the MOA of NSAIDs?

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Inhibition of cyclo-oxegenase enzymes - result in inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

Selectivity for COX enzymes vary, Those more selective for COX2 are associated with less GI intolerance

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Which NSAID is associated with the least side-effects?

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Ibuprofen

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4
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What is tiaprofenic acid?

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NSAID

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5
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What drug class does indometacin belong to?

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NSAID

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What drug class does mefenamic acid belong to?

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NSAID

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What side-effect has been reported with mefenamic acid, which would require discontinuation?

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Diarrhoea and haemolytic anaemia

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What class of drug does meloxicam belong to?

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NSAID

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9
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Which NSAIDs have long duration of action which means it can be administered as a OD regimen?

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Piroxicam

Tenoxicam

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10
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Which NSAID is associated with more GI side-effects and associated with more frequent skin reactions?

A

Piroxicam

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11
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Which NSAID is licensed for the treatment of migraines?

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Tolfenamic acid

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12
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Parecoxib - selective COX2 inhibitor or non-selective COX inhibitor?

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selective COX 2 inhibitor

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What are your selective COX2 inhibitors?

A

Parecoxib
Celecoxib
etoricoxib

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14
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Which NSAIDs are licensed for use for the relief of dental/orofacial pain and are able to be prescribed by dentists according to the dental formulary?

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Ibuprofen and diclofenac

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High doses of which 2 NSAIDs have been associated with an increased risk of thrombotic events?

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Diclofenac (150mg daily) and ibuprofen (2.4g daily)

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Which 3 NSAIDs are associated with the highest risk of serious upper GI side effects?

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Piroxicam
Ketoprofen
ketorolac

17
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Which NSAID has been shown to be least associated with serious upper GI side-effects?

A

Ibuprofen

18
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Why should NSAIDs be avoided or are cautioned in people with asthma?

A

Risk of bronchospasm with NSAIDs - may therefore exacerbate or worsen asthma

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