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Jkov05

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A prescriber orders a muscle relaxant to be administered intravenously. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer?
 
  a. Diazepam (Valium)
  b. Carisoprodol (Soma)
  c. Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
  d. Metaxalone (Skelaxin)

Question 2

A nurse suspects that one of the patients she is caring for exhibits symptoms of baclofen (Lioresal) overdose. The patient is unresponsive. What should the nurse's initial action be?
 
  a. Prepare to support respirations.
  b. Administer the antidote to baclofen.
  c. Administer diazepam to relax the body.
  d. Obtain an electrocardiogram.


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Kingjoffery

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

ANS: A
Diazepam is the only medication of those listed that is approved for intravenous use.
Carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, and metaxalone are only administered orally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
An overdose of baclofen can produce coma and respiratory depression. Respiratory support should be the nurse's initial action.
No antidote is available to baclofen poisoning.
Diazepam would not be indicated and may further depress respirations.
An electrocardiogram is not indicated for this patient.


Jkov05

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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