APEA Orthopedics Pharmacology
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Answers Graded A+ (2026)
• Before prescribing Dantrolene (Dantrium), a peripherally-acting
muscle relaxant, obtain a baseline serum: -✓✓Liver function test
• Which of the following is NOT a reason to discontinue allopurinol
(Zyloprim)? -✓✓acute gout exacerbation
• Patients should be instructed to take tizanidine (Zanaflex): -
✓✓consistently fasting or nonfasting.
do not switch method of administrations- will change absorption of drug
• The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol)
for the management of pain associated with a clavicular fracture is: -
✓✓4 grams
• Patients should be instructed to avoid abrupt withdrawal of baclofen
(Lioresal) to prevent the occurrence of: -✓✓seizures
, • Ketorolac (Toradol), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is: -
✓✓indicated for short-term treatment of moderate pain.
• When corticosteroids are used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), patients may develop: -
✓✓gastrointestinal bleeding
Patients may develop increased gastrointestinal symptoms and bleeding
because both products diminish the gastroprotective effects of
prostaglandins.
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant: -
✓✓tramadol (Ultram)
• Baclofen (Lioresal), a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, is indicated for
the treatment of: -✓✓spasticity
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does NOT produce: -✓✓anti-inflammatory
activity
• Clindamycin (Cleocin) is indicated for the treatment of serious
infections of: -✓✓the joints
• Which medication helps the kidneys excrete uric acid? -✓✓Probenecid
Test Bank | Latest Revised
Questions & Correct Detailed
Answers Graded A+ (2026)
• Before prescribing Dantrolene (Dantrium), a peripherally-acting
muscle relaxant, obtain a baseline serum: -✓✓Liver function test
• Which of the following is NOT a reason to discontinue allopurinol
(Zyloprim)? -✓✓acute gout exacerbation
• Patients should be instructed to take tizanidine (Zanaflex): -
✓✓consistently fasting or nonfasting.
do not switch method of administrations- will change absorption of drug
• The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol)
for the management of pain associated with a clavicular fracture is: -
✓✓4 grams
• Patients should be instructed to avoid abrupt withdrawal of baclofen
(Lioresal) to prevent the occurrence of: -✓✓seizures
, • Ketorolac (Toradol), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is: -
✓✓indicated for short-term treatment of moderate pain.
• When corticosteroids are used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), patients may develop: -
✓✓gastrointestinal bleeding
Patients may develop increased gastrointestinal symptoms and bleeding
because both products diminish the gastroprotective effects of
prostaglandins.
• Which of the following is NOT classified as a muscle relaxant: -
✓✓tramadol (Ultram)
• Baclofen (Lioresal), a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, is indicated for
the treatment of: -✓✓spasticity
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does NOT produce: -✓✓anti-inflammatory
activity
• Clindamycin (Cleocin) is indicated for the treatment of serious
infections of: -✓✓the joints
• Which medication helps the kidneys excrete uric acid? -✓✓Probenecid
