A nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed carisoprodol (Soma) for treatment of acute skeletal muscle spasms. Which instruction will the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
a. Take carisoprodol 1 hour before meals.
b. Discontinue taking carisoprodol if experiencing drowsiness.
c. Report episodes of rapid heart rate.
d. Carisoprodol is usually taken for no longer than 7 days.
ANS: C
Owing to its sedative and side effects, carisoprodol (Soma) is usually taken no more than 3 weeks for treatment of acute spasms. To prevent gastrointestinal side effects, carisoprodol should be taken with food. Carisoprodol should not be abruptly discontinued, as it can cause rebound spasms. An adverse reaction to the medication can be indicated by tachycardia.
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