pharmacologicl treatments of the Musculoskeletal system
Created by eroussel
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Mr. Thompson is in pain following his amputation. What class of medication will be prescribed for controlling his pain?
analgesics
(wrong answers:
Anti inflammatory agents,
skeletal muscle relxants,
skeletal muscle stimulants,
bone reabsorption inhibitors )
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Mrs. Terry, a 79 year female diagnosed with osteoporosis (brittle bones Which medication will her doctor more than likely prescribe?
bone reabsorption inhibitor
(wrong answers:
skeletal muscle stimulant,
analgesic,
skeleltal muscle relaxant,
anti inflammatory agent)
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Mr. Long pulled a muscle in his back, which is now causing muscle spasms. Dr. Henry prescribed him this type of medicine to help relieve the spasms.
skeletal muscle relaxants
(wrong answers:
skeletal muscle stimulants,
analgesics,
anti-inflammatory agents,
bone reabsorption inhibitors)
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My neighbor was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. This is a conditon where nerves and muscles do not communicate correctly. His doctor will probably prescribe him which type of medication?
skeletal muscle stimulants
(wrong answers:
skeletal muscle relaxants,
analgesics,
anti-inflammatory agents,
analgesics)
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Arthritis is caused by joints being inflammed. A common treatment for the inflammation is which class of medications?
anti-inflammatory
(wrong answers:
analgesics,
skeletal muscle relaxants,
skeletal muscle stimulants,
bone reabsorption inhibitors. )