A patient has been started on cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). For the duration of treatment, the nurse should teach the patient to avoid
A) OTC vitamin supplements.
B) alcohol.
C) stool softeners.
D) fatty foods.
B
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Increased CNS depression occurs when cyclobenzaprine is combined with alcohol or other CNS depressants. There is no particular need for the patient to avoid fatty foods, stool softeners, or vitamin supplements.
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