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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Quiz
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • Skeletal muscle relaxants (correct)
  • Spasmolytics
  • Central nervous system depressants
  • Antispasmodics
  • Which of the following drugs is classified as a spasmolytic?

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

    Which drug is considered an antispasmodic among the options below?

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

    Which drug is listed as both a spasmolytic and an antispasmodic?

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

    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.

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