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Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0: The
Musculoskeletal System Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary use of alendronate in musculoskeletal pharmacology?✔✔To treat and prevent osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption.
Why should patients taking alendronate remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication?✔✔To prevent esophageal irritation or ulceration.
What class of drug is methotrexate when used for rheumatoid arthritis?✔✔It is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
What is the most serious potential side effect of methotrexate therapy?✔✔Liver toxicity and bone marrow suppression.
How does calcitonin-salmon help patients with osteoporosis? 1 / 2
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✔✔It inhibits osteoclast activity, reducing bone loss.
What important supplement is often prescribed with calcium to enhance its absorption?✔✔Vitamin D.
What should a nurse monitor when a patient is receiving long-term glucocorticoid therapy for arthritis?✔✔Signs of infection, blood glucose levels, and bone density.
What is the mechanism of action of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) like raloxifene?✔✔They mimic estrogen in the bones to maintain bone density.
Why is it important to perform liver function tests when a patient is taking leflunomide?✔✔Because leflunomide can cause hepatotoxicity.
What is the therapeutic purpose of using muscle relaxants like baclofen?✔✔To relieve muscle spasms caused by spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis.
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