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jeatrice

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is ordered to receive carisoprodol (Soma) for muscle relaxation. The client takes the medication for 3 weeks and then abruptly stops. The client is at increased risk for:
 
  a. excessive muscle relaxation.
  b. decreased range of motion.
  c. increased inflammation.
  d. rebound muscle spasms.

Question 2

A client with myasthenia gravis is noted to be salivating, tearing, and sweating. The client complains of muscle weakness. What would the nurse anticipate administering?
 
  a. Pyridostigmine bromide
  b. Neostigmine
  c. Edrophonium
  d. Atropine sulfate


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katkat_flores

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

ANS: D
Rebound spasms may occur if carisoprodol (Soma) is stopped abruptly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
These are the major signs of cholinergic crisis; the client would be treated with the antidote, atropine sulfate.


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

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:D TYSM

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