This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following drugs is classified as a peripherally acting skeletal muscle relaxant? a. ... (Read 72 times)

EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
on: Jul 23, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

canderson530

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
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.


EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


canderson530

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Always glad to help...


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

The skeletal system. The skeletal system.
Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs
Antidysrhythmic Drugs Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Dopaminergic Drugs Used for Parkinsonism Dopaminergic Drugs Used for Parkinsonism
Selected Pediatric Drugs for Which Specific Indications and Dosage Guidelines Exist Selected Pediatric Drugs for Which Specific Indications and Dosage Guidelines Exist
legs muscle diagram legs muscle diagram
Video: Lactation and Breast Feeding

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library