Deck 3: Pharmacology and Massage Therapy

Question 1

To have a better understanding of drugs, the therapist must be able to decipher a:

A)prescription.
B)treatment plan.
C)drug monograph.
D)drug's chemical name.

Answer 1

drug monograph.

Question 2

Which term means an undesirable and unavoidable reaction produced by a drug?

A)Therapeutic effect
B)Side effect
C)Transcellular effect
D)Physiologic effect

Answer 2

Side effect

Question 3

Which response may result from massage over an insulin injection site?

A)Decreased drug absorption
B)Increased drug absorption
C)Decreased chance of a hypoglycemic episode
D)Increase chance of hardened fascia in the area

Answer 3

Increased drug absorption

Question 4

Massage considerations for a recent topical application of a drug include:

A)it is unnecessary to modify the treatment.
B)the application site and adjacent area should be avoided for 1 hour.
C)the therapist must avoid the area and a -inch radius around it.
D)treatment over the area may cause the therapist to absorb the medicine.

Question 5

Which term means the study of drugs, their actions, dosages, therapeutic effects, and side effects?

A)Pathology
B)Physiology
C)Pharmacology
D)Psychiatry

Question 6

Massage considerations for a client using a narcotic such as codeine, Vicodin, or Darvocet include:

A)using deep pressure and vibration on the abdomen.
B)avoiding ending with stimulating strokes if the client experiences drowsiness.
C)suggesting the client eat a meal within 2 to 3 hours of the appointment.
D)cautioning the client regarding possible gastrointestinal distress.

Question 7

The effects of corticosteroids include:

A)reducing immune and inflammatory responses.
B)relaxing skeletal muscle tissue.
C)producing generalized insensitivity to pain.
D)lowering blood glucose levels.

Question 8

The most common drug administration route is:

A)injection.
B)topical.
C)intramuscular.
D)oral.

Question 9

NSAIDs are what type of medication?

A)Steroidal antiinflammatory
B)Steroid-free antiinflammatory
C)Narcotic
D)Hypoglycemic

Question 10

The term for the practice of treating disease with drugs is:

A)pharmacotherapy.
B)pharmacodynamics.
C)pharmacogenetics.
D)pharmacokinetics.

Question 11

Massage considerations for the client who wears a transdermal patch include:

A)because the medicine is covered, the therapist cannot contact it.
B)the therapist must avoid the patch and a -inch radius around it.
C)the treatment may decrease absorption of the medicine.
D)lubricants may interfere with adhesive properties.

Question 12

Which type of drug is used to reduce allergic reactions?

A)Antidepressive
B)Antihistamine
C)Antibiotic
D)Antitussive

Question 13

Massage considerations for NSAIDs include:

A)avoiding the area of injection.
B)using caution with deep pressure.
C)using stimulating techniques to invigorate the client.
D)assisting the client off the table after treatment.

Question 14

Which term means a drug used to produce sleep?

A)Antihypnotic
B)Arrhythmic
C)Nebulizer
D)Hypnotic

Question 15

The study of drug movement through the body is called _______, and the study of drug dynamics is called _______.

A)pharmacogenetics; pharmacotherapy
B)pharmacotherapy; pharmacogenetics
C)pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics
D)pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics

Question 16

Which side effect is common to lipid-lowering drugs?

A)Insomnia
B)Dizziness
C)Frequent urination
D)Muscle pain and weakness

Question 17

Which substance is used to treat or prevent diseases or conditions?

A)Fomite
B)Pathogen
C)Collateral
D)Prostaglandin

Question 18

Which type of drug is used to prevent or reduce the blood's ability to form clots?

A)Antitussive
B)Antibiotic
C)Antiarrhythmic
D)Anticoagulant

Question 19

Vasodilators may be prescribed to treat which condition?

A)Inflammation
B)Cough
C)Diabetes
D)Hypertension

Question 20

Another term used to describe a cough suppressant is:

A)antitussive.
B)sublingual.
C)antilipemic.
D)hypnotic.