43. The way the drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized and excreted from the body is known as: a. Pharmacology. b. Pharmacodynamics. c. Pharmacokinetics. d. Pharmacosis. 44. Absorption moves the drug from the area of administration into the:
40. Which of the following is not a contraindication for massage related to cardiovascular and circulatory system organs? a. Varicose veins. b. Influenza. c. Advanced diabetes. d. Constipation. 41. Which of the following statements about neuroendocrine chemicals is not true? a. Adrenaline is also known as epinephrine. b. Noradrenalin is also known as norepinephrine. c. High levels of epinephrine or norepinephrine may cause hypervigilance or hyperactivity and disturb REM sleep. d. The overall composition of neuroendocrine chemicals does not change during massage. 42. Which of the following statements about the nervous system is false? a. The autonomic nervous system is composed of two parts that act as counterweights to one another: The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. b. The sympathetic nervous system is primarily responsible for preparing the body for activities related to the “flight-or-fight” response. c. The parasympathetic nervous system, rooted in the brain stem and the spinal cord of the lower back, is responsible for the “relaxation” response and restoring the body to normalcy. d. Massage cannot slow autonomic arousal and the tension that builds up daily from our adrenaline responses.
a. Circulatory or lymphatic systems. b. Lymphatic or digestive systems. c. Digestive or neuroendocrine systems. d. Neuroendocrine or skeletal systems.
45. Given that most patients with acute or subacute low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients___________ nonpharmacological treatment with superficial heat (moderate-quality evidence), massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation. a. Should not select. b. Have little evidence to select.
c. Should select. d. Should reject.
Course Code: MTX04MM
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Book Code: MTX1324B
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