ATI PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 4.0
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● How many bones are in the human skeleton?
Answer: 206 bones.
●● What role does the endocrine system play in the musculoskeletal
system?
Answer: It controls the deposit of minerals such as calcium and
magnesium.
●● What hormone does the thyroid produce that affects bone health?
Answer: Calcitonin.
●● What is the function of parathyroid hormone?
Answer: It increases calcium levels in the blood by promoting calcium
release from bones.
●● Name a muscular disorder that originates in the brain.
Answer: Cerebral palsy.
, ●● What is dystonia?
Answer: An abnormal tension in muscles.
●● What class of medications is used to treat muscle spasms?
Answer: Muscle relaxants.
●● Give an example of a muscle relaxant.
Answer: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
●● What are common side effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and urinary retention.
●● What is the effect of anticholinergic medications?
Answer: They can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation.
●● Name a centrally acting muscle relaxant.
Answer: Methocarbamol (Robaxin).
●● What is a potential side effect of diazepam when used as a muscle
relaxant?
Answer: CNS depression leading to drowsiness and dizziness.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● How many bones are in the human skeleton?
Answer: 206 bones.
●● What role does the endocrine system play in the musculoskeletal
system?
Answer: It controls the deposit of minerals such as calcium and
magnesium.
●● What hormone does the thyroid produce that affects bone health?
Answer: Calcitonin.
●● What is the function of parathyroid hormone?
Answer: It increases calcium levels in the blood by promoting calcium
release from bones.
●● Name a muscular disorder that originates in the brain.
Answer: Cerebral palsy.
, ●● What is dystonia?
Answer: An abnormal tension in muscles.
●● What class of medications is used to treat muscle spasms?
Answer: Muscle relaxants.
●● Give an example of a muscle relaxant.
Answer: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
●● What are common side effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and urinary retention.
●● What is the effect of anticholinergic medications?
Answer: They can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation.
●● Name a centrally acting muscle relaxant.
Answer: Methocarbamol (Robaxin).
●● What is a potential side effect of diazepam when used as a muscle
relaxant?
Answer: CNS depression leading to drowsiness and dizziness.
