Quiz 16: Pharmacologic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
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Q 1Q 1
By producing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects,_____ is/are usually considered the first line of defense in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
A)acetaminophen
B)nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C)opioids
D)leukotriene inhibitors
E)anabolic steroids
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B
Q 2Q 2
NSAIDs are effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis because these drugs inhibit the _______ enzyme that initiates ______synthesis.
A)cyclooxygenase;prostaglandin
B)cyclooxygenase;steroid
C)monoamine oxidase;dopamine
D)monoamine;norepinephrine
E)choline acetyltransferase;acetylcholine
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A
Q 3Q 3
Anti-inflammatory steroids (glucocorticoids)are often effective in controlling inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis,but prolonged use of large,systemic doses can cause:
A)osteoporosis.
B)muscle wasting.
C)hypertension.
D)diabetes mellitus.
E)all of the above
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E
Q 4Q 4
Early and aggressive use of ______ can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in many patients before there is extensive damage to affected joints.
A)NSAIDs
B)acetaminophen
C)anabolic steroids
D)disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
E)drugs that increase bone and cartilage destruction
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Q 5Q 5
All of the following drugs are considered "disease-modifying" antirheumatic drugs EXCEPT:
A)NSAIDs such as aspirin.
B)gold compounds such as auranofin (Ridaura).
C)tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors such as etanercept (Enbrel).
D)antimalarials such as chloroquine (Aralen).
E)methotrexate (Rheumatrex,others).
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Multiple Choice
Q 6Q 6
Because of its ability to decrease pain with minimal side effects such as gastric irritation,________ is often considered the drug of choice in mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis.
A)aspirin
B)acetaminophen
C)prednisone
D)cortisone
E)methotrexate
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Multiple Choice
Q 7Q 7
In certain patients with osteoarthritis,viscosupplementation is preformed to restore the lubricating properties of synovial fluid by:
A)administering oral anti-inflammatory steroids.
B)administering oral NSAIDs.
C)injecting anti-inflammatory steroids directly into the affected joint.
D)injecting hyaluronan directly into the affected joint.
E)injecting NSAIDs directly into the affected joint.
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Q 8Q 8
Because they may supply key ingredients needed for the production of articular cartilage and synovial fluid,some patients with osteoarthritis use dietary supplements such as _________.
A)aspirin and acetaminophen
B)prednisone and methylprednisone
C)chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine
D)ibuprofen and ketoprofen
E)glucosamine and chondroitin
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Multiple Choice