Musculoskeletal System Questions and

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Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 The Musculoskeletal System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which medication used for rheumatoid arthritis requires a TB test before starting therapy?

• Alendronate

✔✔B. Etanercept

• Raloxifene
• Colchicine

Which medication is classified as a selective estrogen receptor modulator for postmenopausal osteoporosis?✔✔A. Raloxifene

• Alendronate
• Calcitonin-salmon
• Methotrexate

Which side effect is most associated with bisphosphonates? 1 / 3

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• Constipation
• Gingival hyperplasia

✔✔C. Esophagitis

• Hyperkalemia

A patient taking methotrexate should have which lab monitored closely?

• Blood glucose

✔✔B. Liver function tests

• Serum calcium
• Thyroid levels

What is a key administration instruction for alendronate?

• Take with food to avoid nausea

✔✔B. Take with water and stay upright for 30 minutes

• Crush the tablet before taking
• Take before bedtime

Which drug can cause nasal irritation when used intranasally? 2 / 3

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• Etanercept
• Alendronate

✔✔C. Calcitonin-salmon

• Methotrexate

Which condition is a contraindication for raloxifene?

A. GERD

✔✔B. History of deep vein thrombosis

• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypertension

Which medication reduces uric acid production in gout?✔✔A. Allopurinol

• Colchicine
• Methotrexate
• Etanercept

Which musculoskeletal drug is administered subcutaneously for RA?

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