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What is the purpose of spasmolytics?
What is the purpose of spasmolytics?
- To induce muscle stiffness
- To block neuromuscular function
- To treat acute local muscle spasm from peripheral musculoskeletal conditions
- To treat spasticity from upper motor neuron lesions (correct)
What condition do antispasmodics target?
What condition do antispasmodics target?
- Muscle atrophy
- Neuromuscular dysfunction
- Acute local muscle spasm from peripheral musculoskeletal conditions (correct)
- Spasticity from upper motor neuron lesions
What category do neuromuscular blockers fall under?
What category do neuromuscular blockers fall under?
- Skeletal muscle relaxants (correct)
- Spasmolytics
- Central nervous system depressants
- Antispasmodics
Which of the following drugs is classified as a spasmolytic?
Which of the following drugs is classified as a spasmolytic?
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Which drug is considered an antispasmodic among the options below?
Which drug is considered an antispasmodic among the options below?
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Which drug is listed as both a spasmolytic and an antispasmodic?
Which drug is listed as both a spasmolytic and an antispasmodic?
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Study Notes
Spasmolytics and Antispasmodics
- The purpose of spasmolytics is to relieve muscle spasms.
- Antispasmodics targetsmooth muscle spasms or spasms of the voluntary muscle.
Classification of Neuromuscular Blockers
- Neuromuscular blockers fall under the category of muscle relaxants.
Classification of Specific Drugs
- Baclofen is classified as a spasmolytic.
- Dicyclomine is considered an antispasmodic.
- Cyclobenzaprine is listed as both a spasmolytic and an antispasmodic.
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Test your knowledge about skeletal muscle relaxants, including neuromuscular blockers, spasmolytics, and antispasmodics. Learn about their uses in treating spasticity and acute local muscle spasms.
