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joesmith1212

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A patient taking methocarbamol (Robaxin) for skeletal muscle cramping reports facial flushing. How should you respond?
 
  a. Tell the patient to go to the nearest emergency department.
  b. Ask the patient whether he or she is taking any other drugs.
  c. Notify the prescriber to obtain a prescription for a different drug.
  d. Remind the patient that this is a mild side effect of the drug.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed to start cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Before administering the drug, you find he has a slow and irregular heartbeat. What is your best action?
 
  a. Administer the drug as prescribed.
  b. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
  c. Apply a heart monitor before administering the drug.
  d. Substitute methocarbamol (Robaxin) for the Flexeril.


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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


joesmith1212

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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