Author Question: A client with which of the following would require the nurse to use caution when administering a ... (Read 53 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client with which of the following would require the nurse to use caution when administering a skeletal muscle relaxant? Select all that apply.

A) Cerebrovascular accident
B) Diabetes
C) Epilepsy
D) Pregnancy
E) Parkinsonism

Question 2

Before administering cyclobenzaprine, a nurse reviews a client's medical record. Which condition if found would alert the nurse to a possible contraindication for this drug? Select all that apply.

A) Recent myocardial infarction
B) Diabetes
C) Hepatic disease
D) Hypertension
E) Hyperthyroidism

fromAlphatoOmega22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Skeletal muscle relaxants are used with caution in clients with a history of cerebrovascular accident, cerebral palsy, parkinsonism, or epilepsy and during pregnancy and lactation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
The use of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is contraindicated in clients with a recent myocardial infarction, cardiac conduction disorders, hyperthyroidism, and known hypersensitivity to the drug and within 14 days of the administration of an MAOI.