Muscoskeletsl Flashcards

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Baclofen (lioresal)

A

Is a muscle relaxant and relieves spasticity
Nurse alert: Monitor generalized weakness
constipation, dysuria, frequency of urination
To change position slowly (orthostatic hypotension)

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Dantrium (dantrolene)

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Is a muscle relaxant and relieves spasticity
Nurse alert: Monitor generalized weakness
constipation, dysuria, frequency of urination
To change position slowly (orthostatic hypotension)

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Flexeril(cyclobenzaprine)

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Skeletal muscle relaxant
Nurse alert: Caution client to avoid driving or
operate machinery requiring alertness,
report excessive weakness
SE: Dizziness, drowsiness, dryness of the mouth,
Constipation and urinary retention

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Robaxin(methocarbamol)

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Skeletal muscle relaxant
SE: dizziness, light headedness, drowsiness,
hypotension, changes in color of urine
brown, black, or green)

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5
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Deformities such as Heberden’s and Bouchard are seen in

what condition?

A

Osteoarthritis

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Dupuytren Contractures

A

Slow progressive deformity of the palmer’s fascia
that causes flexion of the little, ring, and frequently
to the middle finger occurring in men over the age of
50. It starts with one hand and become symmetrical.
Corrective surgery, fasciotomy

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7
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Medications used in osteoporosis

A
E-vista
Actonel
Boniva
Calcitonin nasal spray
* Fosamax taken 30 minutes before food, beverage,
or any mediation of the day.
Nurse alert: Check calcium level before trealment
Contraindication: hypocalcemia
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Signs of compartment syndrome (the 6 P’s)

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pain, pallor, pulselessness, parasthesias, paralysis,

and pressure.

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9
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Removal of synovial fluid is called,

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Arthrocenthesis

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10
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During examination, client states that he feels grating,
crackling sound heard over irregular joint and this is described
as

A

Crepitus

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11
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Age when there is a gradual loss of bone after a peak of bone
mass.

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35 years

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12
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When teaching preoperative client for hip replacement,

when ambulation with a walker is allowed?

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24 hours after surgery.

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