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bclement10

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent muscle spasms. The provider has ordered metaxalone (Skelaxin) to treat the spasms. The nurse learns that the patient has a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
 
  The nurse will contact the provider to discuss switching this patient to which medication?
  a. Carisoprodol (Soma)
  b. Chlorzoxazone (Parafon forte DSC)
  c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
  d. Methocarbamol (Robaxin)

Question 2

A patient reports weakness of the extremities and diplopia. The nurse knows that these symptoms are characteristic of which condition?
 
  a. Cerebral palsy (CP)
  b. Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  c. Myasthenia gravis (MG)
  d. Parkinson's disease (PD)


DylanD1323

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

ANS: C
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that does not cause drug dependence. The other muscle relaxants can cause drug dependence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Diplopia and weakness of the extremities are two symptoms of MS. CP is characterized by muscle spasticity. MG involves generalized weakness, especially of facial muscles and respiratory muscles. PD manifests as tremors and difficulty moving and walking.


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