ATI PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 4.0
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
EXAMINATION TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Which systems are essential for proper musculoskeletal functioning?
Answer: The nervous and endocrine systems.
●● What is the role of the thyroid in the musculoskeletal system?
Answer: It produces calcitonin, which helps calcium remain in bones.
●● What hormone does the parathyroid gland produce?
Answer: Parathyroid hormone, which increases calcium in the blood.
●● What is dystonia?
Answer: An abnormal tension in muscles.
●● Name a muscular disorder that originates in the brain.
Answer: Cerebral palsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.
●● What is a common treatment for muscle spasms?
, Answer: Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
●● What are the anticholinergic effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.
●● What cardiovascular effects can muscle relaxants cause?
Answer: Tachycardia and hypotension, especially in older adults.
●● What are common CNS effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, headache, ataxia, and
slurred speech.
●● What is the function of dantrolene (Dantrium)?
Answer: It is a peripherally acting muscle relaxant used for malignant
hyperthermia.
●● What is the abuse potential of carisoprodol (Soma)?
Answer: It has a high abuse potential and is metabolized to
meprobamate.
●● What medication can be used for chronic low back pain?
Answer: Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
EXAMINATION TEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Which systems are essential for proper musculoskeletal functioning?
Answer: The nervous and endocrine systems.
●● What is the role of the thyroid in the musculoskeletal system?
Answer: It produces calcitonin, which helps calcium remain in bones.
●● What hormone does the parathyroid gland produce?
Answer: Parathyroid hormone, which increases calcium in the blood.
●● What is dystonia?
Answer: An abnormal tension in muscles.
●● Name a muscular disorder that originates in the brain.
Answer: Cerebral palsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis.
●● What is a common treatment for muscle spasms?
, Answer: Muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
●● What are the anticholinergic effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.
●● What cardiovascular effects can muscle relaxants cause?
Answer: Tachycardia and hypotension, especially in older adults.
●● What are common CNS effects of muscle relaxants?
Answer: Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, headache, ataxia, and
slurred speech.
●● What is the function of dantrolene (Dantrium)?
Answer: It is a peripherally acting muscle relaxant used for malignant
hyperthermia.
●● What is the abuse potential of carisoprodol (Soma)?
Answer: It has a high abuse potential and is metabolized to
meprobamate.
●● What medication can be used for chronic low back pain?
Answer: Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
