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cdr_15

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A patient has begun taking quinine (Quinamm). Review the following symptoms and choose the one that the patient will likely find alleviated.
 
  a. Pain due to sprained ankle
  b. Nocturnal leg cramps
  c. Back pain
  d. Neck pain

Question 2

Which of the following adverse effects are characteristic of centrally acting skeletal muscle re-laxants?
 
  a. Sedation and drowsiness
  b. Weight gain and fever
  c. Irritability and restlessness
  d. Increased blood pressure and decreased pulse


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bigcheese9

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

ANS: B
Quinine is still used in the management of nocturnal leg cramps.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Common adverse effects of centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants are sedation, drowsiness, lightheadedness, ataxia, and dizziness.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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