Musculoskeletal 15-20

Question 1

Brand- Tylenol (APAP)

Answer 1

Generic- acetaminophen

Question 2

Brand- Anacin/Bayer/Bufferin

Answer 2

Generic- aspirin

Question 3

Brand- Ozobax

Answer 3

Generic- baclofen

Question 4

Brand- Soma

Answer 4

Generic- carisoprodol (C-IV)

Question 5

Brand- Zanaflex

Answer 5

Generic- tizanidine

Question 6

Brand- Robaxin

Answer 6

Generic- methocarbamol

Question 7

Class- Analgesic/Antipyretic

Answer 7

Tylenol (APAP),acetaminophen

Question 8

MoA- direct effect on heat regulating center and analgesic effects

Answer 8

Tylenol (APAP),acetaminophen

Question 9

Uses- mild to moderate pain and fever

Answer 9

Tylenol (APAP),acetaminophen; Anacin/Bayer/Bufferin,aspirin

Question 10

Class- salicylate-Analgesic/Antipyretic

Answer 10

Anacin/Bayer/Bufferin,aspirin

Question 11

MoA- block production of prostaglandins that contribute to pain, fever, and inflammation

Answer 11

Anacin/Bayer/Bufferin,aspirin

Question 12

QF/Side Effects:
-can cause nausea & H/A
-DO NOT exceed > 3GM a day

Answer 12

Tylenol (APAP),acetaminophen

Question 13

QF/Side Effects:
-DO NOT exceed > 3GM a day
-can cause stomach upset
-DO NOT give with blood thinners
-Can interfere with some antihypertensives

Answer 13

Anacin/Bayer/Bufferin,aspirin

Question 14

Class- skeletal muscle relaxants

Answer 14

Ozobax,baclofen; Soma,carisoprodol (C-IV); Zanaflex,tizanidine; Robaxin,methocarbamol

Question 15

MoA- may block nerve response within the CNS or synapses reducing muscle tone and relieving muscle spasm and tension

Answer 15

Ozobax,baclofen; Soma,carisoprodol (C-IV); Zanaflex,tizanidine; Robaxin,methocarbamol

Question 16

Uses- relieve muscle spasms and some neuromuscular disorders
QF/Side Effects:
-Can cause drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, and confusion

Answer 16

Ozobax,baclofen; Soma,carisoprodol (C-IV); Zanaflex,tizanidine; Robaxin,methocarbamol