The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia. The nurse will expect this patient to be taking which medication?
a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
b. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
c. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
d. Interferon-B (IFN-B)
ANS: D
This patient is showing signs of remission and exacerbation of MS symptoms. Interferon is used to treat this phase. ACTH is used for acute attacks. Cyclophosphamide is used for chronic, progressive symptoms. Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is used for muscle spasms to decrease pain and increase range of motion.
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