A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cyclobenzaprine. The nurse would expect to assess which of the following as indicating the therapeutic effect of the drug?
A) Reduction of muscle spasm
B) Prevention of convulsion
C) Relief from anxiety
D) Relief from nervous disorder
Ans: A
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Cyclobenzaprine affects muscle tone, thereby causing reduction of muscle spasm. Administration of cyclobenzaprine does not result in prevention of convulsion, relief from anxiety, or relief from nervous disorder.
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