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krzymel

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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



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
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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
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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.




krzymel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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