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bio_gurl

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client is prescribed Flexeril to relieve muscle spasms. The most important instruction that the nurse can give the client is to take the medication:
 
  a. on an empty stomach.
  b. with food or milk.
  c. upon arising.
  d. with water only.

Question 2

A client is admitted to a nursing unit with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). What drug, frequently used to decrease the inflammatory response, is used during an acute MS attack?
 
  a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others)
  b. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  c. Biologic response modifiers, such as interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)
  d. Immunosuppressants, such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)


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rnehls

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Flexeril should be taken with food or milk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
ACTH can be used to treat an acute attack of MS.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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