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EY67

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Which of the following drugs is classified as a peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?
 
  a. Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
  b. Carisoprodol (Soma)
  c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
  d. Dantrolene (Dantrium)

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most appropriate age for administration of an anorexiant drug to a pediatric patient diagnosed with obesity?
 
  a. 3 years
  b. 6 years
  c. 10 years
  d. 12 years


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Dantrolene is a peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxant. Metaxalone, carisoprodol, and cyclo-benzaprine are centrally acting drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Anorexiant drugs should not be given to children under 12 years of age.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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