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?

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

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

Administer prescribed medications Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensure intubation and mechanical ventilation 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?

Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants Signup and view all the answers

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

Hepatotoxicity 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?

Dantrolene Signup and view all the answers

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

Generalized mild weakness of skeletal muscles Signup and view all the answers

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

Multiple sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Weakness, drowsiness, lightheadedness Signup and view all the answers

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

Neuromuscular blocking agents Signup and view all the answers

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

Avoiding abrupt discontinuation Signup and view all the answers

Musculoskeletal Disorder Pharmacology Quiz

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What is the main purpose of neuromuscular blockers in the context of musculoskeletal disorders?

Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing assessment for musculoskeletal disorders?

What are some early signs of respiratory depression that nurses should monitor for in patients receiving neuromuscular blockers?

How long should nurses monitor for adverse effects after the administration of neuromuscular blocking agents?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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