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Across 1. An invasive method of surgical bone repair and stabilization 6. Neurotransmitter for skeletal muscle tissue. 7. These with bones are high in calcium! YUM! 8. This NSAID is also an antipyretic! 11. Helps calcium absorption 12. Muscle group in the head, neck, face, and trunk 13. This positive test occurs in over 80% of patients with RA 17. Repair or refashioning of one or both sides, parts, or specific tissue within a joint. 22. Removes damaged tissue, removes fluid, used for exploration and the discovery of disease. 23. When given with theophyllines, can cause theophylline toxicity 25. Blocks bradycardia, salvation, and hypotension 27. An autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Can lead to paralysis and LOV 28. Blood Urea Nitrogen 30. Acts on the renal tubules to enhance the excretion of several things like uric acid 33. Direct acting skeletal muscle relaxant 34. Chronic progressive rheumatic disorder that affects primarily the spine 35. Anchor muscles to bones 37. This agent acts by blocking the transmission of impluses from the motor nerves to muscles at the skeletal neuromuscular junction 39. Nonsystemic, noninflammatory disorder that begins with the degeneration of the cartilage of joints- causing damage to bones. 40. Alternative to NSAIDS in Osteoarthritis 43. Another name for aspirin- Watch for signs of bleeding! 44. Surgical fusion of a joint 45. Mineral that can slow bone loss and decrease fractures. 46. Allopurinol

Down 2. Does not directly relax tense skeletal muscles 3. Skeletal muscles are in this constant state 4. Treats acute muscle spasms 5. Requires assessment of respiratory status, ability to swallow, presence of cough reflex, hypercapnia 9. Anchor bone to bone 10. Weakens bone by increasing Ca movement from bones into the extracellular fluids. 14. Chronic syndrome of unknown origin causing pain in the muscles, bones, joints. 15. Causes the top of the foot to elevate or tilt upward 16. Decreases symptoms of constant pain movement, especially at night 18. Puncture into a joint to remove synovial fluid for diagnostic purposes 19. A treatable form of inflammatory arthritis that includes hyperuricemia 20. For the treatment of Gout 21. The most serious form of arthritis. Systemic 24. Circulation, Motion, Sensation 26. A serious side effect of centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants 27. Can give much more detailed information of fluid filled soft tissues and blood vessels than any other test. 29. Seen in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy 31. Breaks down acetylcholine once the message to the muscle has been transferred. 32. Localized or generalized infection of the bone 36. One very important function of the skeletal system 38. With the use of dye- detects herniated disks, tumors, or presence of infection in spinal cord and vertebral column 41. How to deal with a patient in respiratory distress. 42. Reduces pain in patients with Fibromyalgia with or without having symptoms of depression