Pharm of MSK

Question 1

Disease modifying Antiheumatic Agents (DMARD)

Answer 1

slow or halt progression of rheumatic disease
high incidence of toxicity

Question 2

Glucocorticoid Agents (Corticosteroids)

Answer 2

Vasoconstrict
Wear a mask when working with these patients
Toxicity signs: moon face, buffalo hump, personality changes.
Osteoporosis, muscle wasting, ligament and tendon laxity

Question 3

Nonopioid agents

Answer 3

anti-inflammatory affects
masked pain which causes movement beyond limitation and false understanding of their level of mobility. Complaints of stomach pain should be referrals to physician

Question 4

Opioid Agents

Answer 4

look for respiratory depression
treatment that will be painful should be 2 hours after taken piils