Musculoskeletal Disorder Pharmacology Quiz
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What is the main purpose of neuromuscular blockers in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

  • Promote relaxation
  • Facilitate intubation
  • Relieve pain
  • Improve oxygenation (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing assessment for musculoskeletal disorders?

  • Determine daily exercise extent
  • Monitor vital signs and arterial blood gases
  • Assess for respiratory function (correct)
  • Review laboratory diagnostic studies and reports
  • What are some early signs of respiratory depression that nurses should monitor for in patients receiving neuromuscular blockers?

  • Increased alertness and lower heart rate
  • Slower respirations and lack of cyanosis
  • Normal oxygen saturation levels
  • Use of abdominal or intercostal muscles (correct)
  • How long should nurses monitor for adverse effects after the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents?

    <p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is NOT among the nursing implications mentioned for musculoskeletal disorders?

    <p>Administer prescribed medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the patient during the use of neuromuscular blockers according to nursing implications?

    <p>Ensure intubation and mechanical ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class is used to treat skeletal muscle disorders by acting on the CNS, although the exact mechanism of action is not known?

    <p>Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common serious adverse effect of baclofen, a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

    <p>Hepatotoxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is used to control spasticity of chronic disorders like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury by reducing the force of reflex muscle contractions?

    <p>Dantrolene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of dantrolene, a direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

    <p>Generalized mild weakness of skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition does dantrolene primarily help manage among the following options?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common adverse effects associated with centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants?

    <p>Weakness, drowsiness, lightheadedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class interrupts the transmission of impulses from motor nerves to muscles at the skeletal neuromuscular junction?

    <p>Neuromuscular blocking agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Baclofen = BACK off slowly" is a mnemonic emphasizing what aspect of baclofen administration?

    <p>Avoiding abrupt discontinuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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