Author Question: The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) for muscle spasticity. Which lab result is a priority for ... (Read 156 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) for muscle spasticity. Which lab result is a priority for the nurse to assess?

1. Creatinine clearance
2. Serum amylase
3. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
4. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Question 2

The nurse teaches the patient with a neuromuscular disorder about nonpharmacological treatment of muscle spasms. What will the best information include?

1. Application of heat or cold
2. Ultrasound
3. Massage
4. Relaxation techniques
5. Guided imagery

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) can cause hepatitis; the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are the priority laboratory tests for the nurse to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect hemoglobin or hematocrit; these laboratory tests are not a priority to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not significantly affect renal function; the creatinine clearance test isn't a priority laboratory test to assess. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect pancreatic function; the serum amylase isn't a priority laboratory test to assess.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Nonpharmacological treatment of muscle spasms includes application of heat or cold, ultrasound, and massage. Guided imagery is not a nonpharmacological treatment for muscle spasms. Relaxation techniques are not a type of nonpharmacological treatment for muscle spasms.