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kaid0807

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A patient has been prescribed chlorphenesin (Maolate) for the treatment of muscle spasm follow-ing an injury. Review the following drugs and select the one which the patient should be in-structed to avoid while he is taking chlorphenesin (Maolate).
 
  a. A fat-soluble vitamin
  b. Insulin
  c. Antihypertensives
  d. Alcohol

Question 2

A patient experiences malignant hyperthermia as a complication of anesthesia. Which of the fol-lowing medications is anticipated for use in this situation?
 
  a. Chlorphenesin (Maolate)
  b. Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
  c. Dantrolene (Dantrium)
  d. Orphenadrine (Norflex)


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

ANS: D
Muscle relaxants taken concurrently with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other central nervous sys-tem (CNS) depressants result in additive depression and possible toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dantrolene is indicated for the prevention and management of malignant hyperthermia, both preoperative and intraoperative.


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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