A prescriber orders a muscle relaxant to be administered intravenously. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer?
a. Diazepam (Valium)
b. Carisoprodol (Soma)
c. Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex)
d. Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
ANS: A
Diazepam is the only medication of those listed that is approved for intravenous use.
Carisoprodol, chlorzoxazone, and metaxalone are only administered orally.
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