Before administering cyclobenzaprine, a nurse reviews a client's medical record. Which condition if found would alert the nurse to a possible contraindication for this drug? Select all that apply
A) Recent myocardial infarction
B) Diabetes
C) Hepatic disease
D) Hypertension
E) Hyperthyroidism
Ans: A, E
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The use of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is contraindicated in clients with a recent myocardial infarction, cardiac conduction disorders, hyperthyroidism, and known hypersensitivity to the drug and within 14 days of the administration of an MAOI.
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