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CW104: Unit 3 Quiz (Medications)

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What organ is affected by an overdose of acetaminophen?
Liver
All of the following medications have antipyretic, antiinflammatory, and analgesic effects except:
Ibuprofen
Aspirin
Naproxen
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
Skeletal muscle relaxants require which one of the following auxiliary labels?
May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid alcohol.
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Storage site for sodium and potassium
Opioid analgesics require the following auxiliary label(s):
Avoid alcohol.
"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."
May cause dizziness or drowsiness.
A negative GI side effect associated with first-generation nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is due to:
Inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) enzymes
Both depolarizing and nondepolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agents affect the neurotransmitter ______________.
Acetylcholine
What is the most severe side effect of opioid medications?
Respiratory depression
The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for healthy adults is _________ milligrams.
4000
Which OTC supplements can be taken to help prevent osteoporosis?
Vitamin D and calcium
The only COX-2 inhibitor available in the United States is:
Celebrex
An antipyretic medication is used to:
Reduce fever
Bones serve as storage areas for which mineral(s)?
Calcium and phosphorus
Which medication do many people take for the prophylaxis (prevention) of heart attacks and strokes?
Aspirin
Which medication(s) inhibit(s) COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?
Tylenol and Vicodin
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