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pepyto

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client with cerebral palsy is prescribed diazepam for involuntary muscle movement because of its action as a/an:
 
  a. anxiolytic.
  b. centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
  c. neuromuscular blocking agent.
  d. direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant.

Question 2

The nurse questions the use of which of the following agents in a client who has recently received a neuromuscular blocking agent?
 
  a. gentamicin c. diazepam
  b. levodopa d. aspirin


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the action that decreases involuntary muscle movement.
B Correct: This describes the action for this client.
C Incorrect: It does not have this action.
D Incorrect: It does not have this action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Gentamycin can intensity the action of the neuromuscular blocking agent.
B Incorrect: Levodopa is not contraindicated in this client.
C Incorrect: Diazepam is not contraindicated in this client.
D Incorrect: Aspirin is not contraindicated in this client.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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