The nurse is caring for several clients who have undergone back surgeries. Which medications for the list are considered antispasmodic drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
2. Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
3. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
4. Baclofen (Lioresal)
5. Ibuprofen (Advil)
Correct Answer: 1, 4
Rationale 1: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is an antispasmodic drug.
Rationale 2: Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) is incorrect. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 3: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) is incorrect because it is not an antispasmodic drug. It is a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent.
Rationale 4: Baclofen (Lioresal) is an antispasmodic drug.
Rationale 5: Ibuprofen (Advil) is a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory agent.
Global Rationale: Tizanidine (Zanaflex) and baclofen (Lioresal) is an antispasmodic drug. M
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