The physician prescribes cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for the patient. When doing medication education, what will the best information of the nurse include?
1. Increase the intake of fiber while taking this medication.
2. Restrict the intake of sodium while taking this medication.
3. Increase the intake of protein while taking this medication.
4. Do not drink any caffeine while taking this medication.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) has anticholinergic properties and can cause constipation, so the patient should increase the intake of fiber while taking this medication. There is no need to limit sodium. There is no need to limit caffeine. There is no need to increase protein.
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