A patient who has a lower back injury exhibits muscle spasms. The provider orders cyclobenza-prine [Flexeril] 10 mg three times a day. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
a. "This drug carries some risk of developing hallucinations and psychotic symptoms."
b. "This medication may cause your urine to turn brown, black, or dark green."
c. "You may experience blurred vision, dry mouth, or constipation."
d. "You will need to have liver function tests performed while taking this medication."
C
Cyclobenzaprine has significant anticholinergic effects and patients should be warned about dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. Tizanidine can cause hallucinations and psychotic symptoms. Methocarbamol may turn urine brown, black, or green, which is a harmless side effect. Tizanidine and metaxalone can cause liver toxicity and require monitoring.
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