Pharm 315 Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants
Question 1 See full question
Which agent would the nurse identify as also being used to treat tetanus?
You Selected:
Methocarbamol
Correct response:
Methocarbamol
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 411, 414.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 396.
Question 2 See full question
A patient is administered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which adverse effect can the nurse expect
with this medication?
You Selected:
Drowsiness
Correct response:
Drowsiness
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 414-415.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 397.
,Question 3 See full question
A nurse is instructing a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about
dantrolene (Dantrium). The patient is a 38-year-old-male and the foreman for a construction
company. In order to minimize one important adverse effect of the drug, the nurse will give the
patient which instruction?
You Selected:
Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen whenever he is in direct sunlight.
Correct response:
Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen whenever he is in direct sunlight.
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 418.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 399.
Question 4 See full question
A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine
(Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse
prioritize when updating the nursing care plan for this patient?
You Selected:
Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
Correct response:
Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 414-415.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 401.
, Question 5 See full question
A 43-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2 years ago and has experienced a
recent exacerbation of her symptoms, including muscle spasticity. Consequently, she has been
prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium). In light of this new addition to her drug regimen, what
teaching point should the woman's nurse provide?
You Selected:
“You might find that this drug exacerbates some of your muscle weakness while it
relieves your spasticity.”
Correct response:
“You might find that this drug exacerbates some of your muscle weakness while it
relieves your spasticity.”
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 418.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 402.
Question 6 See full question
A 50-year-old woman has begun taking baclofen to treat her recently diagnosed multiple
sclerosis (MS). What teaching point should the nurse provide to the patient about her new drug
regimen?
You Selected:
"Make sure that you don't stop taking baclofen suddenly because it might cause your
symptoms to rebound quite sharply."
Correct response:
"Make sure that you don't stop taking baclofen suddenly because it might cause your
symptoms to rebound quite sharply."
Explanation:
Reference:
Question 1 See full question
Which agent would the nurse identify as also being used to treat tetanus?
You Selected:
Methocarbamol
Correct response:
Methocarbamol
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 411, 414.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 396.
Question 2 See full question
A patient is administered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which adverse effect can the nurse expect
with this medication?
You Selected:
Drowsiness
Correct response:
Drowsiness
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 414-415.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 397.
,Question 3 See full question
A nurse is instructing a patient who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about
dantrolene (Dantrium). The patient is a 38-year-old-male and the foreman for a construction
company. In order to minimize one important adverse effect of the drug, the nurse will give the
patient which instruction?
You Selected:
Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen whenever he is in direct sunlight.
Correct response:
Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen whenever he is in direct sunlight.
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 418.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 399.
Question 4 See full question
A 40-year-old woman with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine
(Flexeril) as an adjunct to her existing drug regimen. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse
prioritize when updating the nursing care plan for this patient?
You Selected:
Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
Correct response:
Risk for Injury related to CNS depressant effects
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, pp. 414-415.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 401.
, Question 5 See full question
A 43-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2 years ago and has experienced a
recent exacerbation of her symptoms, including muscle spasticity. Consequently, she has been
prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium). In light of this new addition to her drug regimen, what
teaching point should the woman's nurse provide?
You Selected:
“You might find that this drug exacerbates some of your muscle weakness while it
relieves your spasticity.”
Correct response:
“You might find that this drug exacerbates some of your muscle weakness while it
relieves your spasticity.”
Explanation:
Reference:
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 418.
Karch, A.M. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 5th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants, p. 402.
Question 6 See full question
A 50-year-old woman has begun taking baclofen to treat her recently diagnosed multiple
sclerosis (MS). What teaching point should the nurse provide to the patient about her new drug
regimen?
You Selected:
"Make sure that you don't stop taking baclofen suddenly because it might cause your
symptoms to rebound quite sharply."
Correct response:
"Make sure that you don't stop taking baclofen suddenly because it might cause your
symptoms to rebound quite sharply."
Explanation:
Reference:
