APEA- ORTHOPEDICS PHARM EXAM
2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES | A+ GRADE
When evaluating the effectiveness of baclofen (Lioresal),
the LEAST appropriate goal is to:
reduce caregiver challenges such as dressing, feeding,
transport, and bathing.
reduce the pain and frequency of muscle contractions.
improve voluntary motor functions such as reaching,
releasing and grasping.
significantly reduce muscle spasticity and contractions.
Correct Answer significantly reduce muscle spasticity and
contractions.
"Reducing spasticity" per se is not an appropriate
treatment goal. Appropriate goals include increasing
range of motion, easing care, decreasing pain,
improving quality of life, improving gait, or decreasing
the development of contractures.
The generic name for Robaxin is:
cyclobenzaprine.
tizanidine.
carisoprodol.
methocarbamol. Correct Answer methocarbamol
The generic name for Lioresal is:
bethanechol.
baclofen.
betaxolol.
methocarbamol. Correct Answer baclofen
Patients who are taking bisphosphonates (i.e.,
alendronate [Fosamax]) for osteoporosis should be
advised to:
take with meals.
take with dairy products.
stay upright for at least 30 minutes.
take with a full glass of mineral water or other beverage.
Correct Answer stay upright for at least 30 minutes
To reduce esophageal irritation, bisphosphonates
should be administered in the morning and at least 30
minutes before the first food, beverage (except plain
water), or other medication of the day.
A commonly reported side effect of tizanidine (Zanaflex), a
skeletal muscle relaxant, is:
hypertension.
tachycardia.
other side effects include hypotension, dizziness,
xerostomia, & weakness
Cyclobenzaprine (Fexmid), a skeletal muscle relaxant,
should not be taken consistently for more than:
3 weeks.
8 weeks.
12 weeks.
6 months. Correct Answer 3 weeks
indicated for the short-term treatment of skeletal muscle
spasms
Baclofen (Lioresal), a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, is
indicated for the treatment of symptoms related to:
rheumatic disorders.
Huntington's chorea.
multiple sclerosis.
Parkinson disease. Correct Answer multiple sclerosis
treatment of spasticity that may be related to MS, TBI,
SCI, & encephalitis
Two black box warnings for ibuprofen (Motrin) include
increased risk for:
cardiovascular thrombotic events and gastrointestinal
bleeding.
gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatoxicity.
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