The nurse understands that methocarbamol is contraindicated:
a. in clients with acute muscle spasms. c. for use as a pediatric muscle relaxant.
b. as a centrally acting muscle relaxant. d. for oral administration.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Methocarbamol is used for this purpose.
B Incorrect: Methocarbamol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant.
C Correct: It is contraindicated for use as a pediatric muscle relaxant.
D Incorrect: Its most common route of administration is oral.
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