Drugs for the Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?
Storage of minerals
Protection of vital organs
Blood cell production
Temperature regulation
Temperature regulation
The primary functions of the musculoskeletal system are support, protection of vital organs, movement, blood cell production, and storage of minerals.
- The reason for the hardness of bones is that the spaces between bone cells are filled with:
vitamin D.
calcium.
phosphorous.
red blood cells.
calcium.
The reason for the hardness of bones is that the spaces between bone cells are filled with calcium.
- Which of the following is NOT a classification of bone?
Long
Short
Flat
Cranial
Cranial
The four classifications of bones are long, short, flat, and irregular.
- Which of the following are examples of short bones?
Femur, radius, humerus
Carpals, tarsals
Ribs, scapula, skull, sternum
Vertebrae, sacrum, mandible
Carpals, tarsals
Examples of short bones are carpals and tarsals
- In which of the following type of tissue are red blood cells, certain white blood cells, and platelets formed?
Red bone marrow
Yellow bone marrow
White bone marrow
Amber bone marrow
Red bone marrow
Red bone marrow is where red blood cells, certain white blood cells, and platelets.
- Which of the following terms describes a place where two or more bones come together?
Bursa
Fascia
Joint
Foramen
Joint
A joint refers to where two or more bones come together.
- Which of the following types of tissues connect bones to bones at joints?
Bursa
Cartilage
Tendons
Ligaments
Ligaments
Ligaments are dense bands of connective tissue that connect bones to bones at joints such as the elbow joint.
- Which type of muscles work together with bones to allow movement?
Smooth
Visceral
Skeletal
Involuntary
Skeletal
The muscles that work together with bones to allow movement are called skeletal muscles.
- Which of the following types of tissue attach muscles to bone?
Bursa
Fascia
Tendons
Ligaments
Tendons
Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by cords of connective tissue called tendons.
- Which of the following terms is used to describe the normal, slightly contracted state of skeletal muscles that keeps them prepared for action?
Tetany
Hypertrophy
Muscle tone
Contracture
Muscle tone
Muscle tone is the normal, slightly contracted state of skeletal muscles that keeps them prepared for action.
- Which of the following terms describes an abnormal, permanent shortening of a muscle caused by prolonged periods of inactivity?
Atrophy
Hypotrophy
Contracture
Supination
Contracture
The medical term for an abnormal, permanent shortening of a muscle caused by prolonged periods of inactivity is called contracture.
- Which of the following terms describes an infection inside a bone?
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteochondroma
Osteomyelitis
The medical term for infection inside a bone is osteomyelitis
- Which of the following terms describes a decrease in total bone mass, a major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women?
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteochondroma
Osteoporosis
The medical term for a decrease in total bone mass is osteoporosis. It is the major cause of fractures in postmenopausal women.
- Which of the following is NOT a treatment of osteoporosis?
Calcium supplementation
Estrogen
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
The treatment of osteoporosis consists of estrogen, calcium supplements, and a diet rich in calcium. Vitamin D is important to bone and calcium metabolism.
- Which of the following drugs used to treat osteoporosis is taken only once a month?
Fosamax
Actonel
Boniva
Evista
Boniva
Ibandronate (Boniva) is a biphosphate bone growth regulator for postmenopausal osteoporosis that is taken once a month.
- Which of the following terms describes an inflammation of the joints that starts when there is an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream? ‘
Gout
Bursitis
Uremia
Myositis
Gout
Gout is an inflammation of the joints that starts when there is an excess of uric acid in the bloodstream.
- Osteoarthritis is also called:
gouty arthritis.
rheumatoid arthritis.
degenerative joint disease.
osteoporosis.
degenerative joint disease.
Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease.
- Which of the following structures is most affected by osteoarthritis?
Wrists, hips, and spine
Spine, hips, and knees
Ankles, fingers, and hips
Spine, hips, and ankles
Spine, hips, and knees
Weight-bearing joints such as the spine, hips, and knees are most often affected by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a progressive disorder that slowly destroys the mobile joints.
- Which of the following is a drug used to treat osteoarthritis?
Aspirin
Calcium supplements
Estrogen
Vitamin D
Aspirin
The drug of choice for osteoarthritis is aspirin. It controls the pain and inflammation.
- Which of the following conditions has symptoms to include pain in the joints, stiffness, fever, inflamed joints that feel warm to the touch, and long-term loss of movement?
Gouty arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Pain in the joints, stiffness, fever, inflamed joints that feel warm to the touch, and long-term loss of movement are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Methotrexate is used to treat which condition?
gouty arthritis.
rheumatoid arthritis.
degenerative joint disease.
osteoporosis.
rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is treated with methotrexate.
- Which of the following terms means muscle pain?
Myelitis
Myositis
Myalgia
Myopathy
Myalgia
The medical term for muscle pain is myalgia.
- Patients with sprains, herniated vertebral discs, or other conditions causing spasms may be prescribed:
aspirin.
corticosteroids.
skeletal muscle relaxants.
anesthetics.
skeletal muscle relaxants.
Skeletal muscle relaxants may be prescribed for patients with sprains, herniated vertebral discs, or other conditions causing spasms.
- Which of the following is a drug that suppresses inflammation in degenerative diseases of the joints?
Antiarthritic
Antispasmotic
Antihyperuricemic
Antipyretic
Antiarthritic
An antiarthritic drug suppresses inflammation in degenerative diseases of the joints
- Which of the following is a drug that controls muscle spasms?
Antiarthritic
Antispasmotic
Antihyperuricemic
Antipyretic
Antispasmotic
An antispasmotic drug controls muscle spasms.
- Which of the following is a drug that reduces formation of uric acid?
Antiarthritic
Antispasmotic
Antihyperuricemic
Antipyretic
Antihyperuricemic
An antihyperuricemic drug reduces formation of uric acid.
- Which of the following terms describes a wasting away of body tissue?
Osteolysis
Atrophy
Osteopenia
Achondroplasia
Atrophy
The medical term for wasting away of body tissue is atrophy.
- Which of the following terms describes a fibrous membrane that supports and covers muscles?
Bursa
Tendon
Fascia
Ligament
Fascia
Fascia is a fibrous membrane that supports and covers muscles.
- Which of the following terms describes an enclosed space between a bone and a joint?
Bursa
Synovial capsule
Tendon sheath
Periosteum
Synovial capsule
The medical term for an enclosed space between a bone and a joint is synovial capsule.
- Which of the following drugs prevents reabsorption and increases excretion of uric acid through the kidneys?
Uricosuric
Diuretic
Uremic
Antipruritic
Uricosuric
A uricosuric drug prevents reabsorption and increases excretion of uric acid through the kidneys.
- Which of the following terms is used to describe failure of the bone marrow to produce enough of all three components of the blood?
Megaloblastic anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Aplastic anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia
Aplastic anemia
Aplastic anemia is failure of the bone marrow to produce enough of all three components of the blood.
- Certain antihistamines, tranquilizers, sulfonamides, antineoplastics, antidepressants, and diuretics may produce a serious adverse reaction in the bone marrow termed:
bone marrow atrophy.
bone marrow hypogenesis.
bone marrow depression.
bone marrow neutropenia.
bone marrow depression.
Bone marrow depression is a serious adverse reaction linked to many drugs, especially certain antihistamines, tranquilizers, sulfonamides, antineoplastics, antidepressants, and diuretics.