A patient brought to the trauma center by ambulance sustained a high cervical spinal cord injury 2 hours ago. The nurse knows that which of the following medications will be given to prevent further spinal cord damage?
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D) Hydralazine hydrochloride (Apresoline)
Ans: B
Feedback: The administration of high-dose corticosteroids, specifically methylprednisolone, has
been found to improve motor and sensory outcomes at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year if given within 8 hours of injury. Lasix, Flexeril, and Apresoline are used in the management of spinal cord injury but do not specifically prevent further spinal cord damage.
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