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tnt_battle

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A patient with muscle spasms is administered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which adverse effect should the nurse assess for with this medication?
 
  A) Muscle spasms
  B) Insomnia
  C) Drowsiness
  D) Urinary incontinence

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A patient is diagnosed with ischemic heart disease. She is prescribed filgrastim (Neupogen). What effect will this medication provide in the treatment of ischemic heart disease?
 
  A) Increase platelets
  B) Decrease platelets
  C) Promote angiogenesis
  D) Prevent thrombus formation


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kthug

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

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A common adverse effect with cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is drowsiness. The patient will not experience muscle spasms, insomnia, or urinary incontinence.

Answer to Question 2

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Experts believe that filgrastim promotes the growth of arterioles around blocked areas in coronary arteries. Filgrastim does not increase or decrease platelets. Filgrastim does not prevent thrombus formation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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