Author Question: The physician prescribes cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for the patient. When doing medication ... (Read 37 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The physician prescribes cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for the patient. When doing medication education, what will the best information of the nurse include?

1. Increase the intake of fiber while taking this medication.
2. Restrict the intake of sodium while taking this medication.
3. Increase the intake of protein while taking this medication.
4. Do not drink any caffeine while taking this medication.

Question 2

The physician has ordered dantrolene (Dantrium) for a patient. What is a priority assessment by the nurse prior to administering this medication?

1. Does the patient have gastric ulcer disease?
2. Does the patient have cardiovascular disease?
3. Does the patient have gallbladder disease?
4. Is the patient pregnant or lactating?

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) has anticholinergic properties and can cause constipation, so the patient should increase the intake of fiber while taking this medication. There is no need to limit sodium. There is no need to limit caffeine. There is no need to increase protein.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) is a Pregnancy Category C drug, so pregnancy should be assessed prior to administration. Gastric ulcer disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium). Gallbladder disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium). Cardiovascular disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium).