A client is seen for muscle spasms in the upper thigh. The nurse anticipates instructing the client on the use of which medication?
1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
2. Muscle relaxants
3. Both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants
4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and narcotic pain relievers
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Pain relief is greater when nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used in combination with another type of medication.
Rationale 2: Pain relief is greater when muscle relaxants are used in combination with another type of medication.
Rationale 3: When skeletal muscle relaxants are used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, pain relief is greater than when either agent is used alone.
Rationale 4: Narcotic pain relievers are typically not prescribed along with muscle relaxants due to the additive effect of sedation.
Global Rationale: When skeletal muscle relaxants are used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, pain relief is greater than when either agent is used alone. Narcotic pain relievers are typically not prescribed along with muscle relaxants due to the additive effect of sedation.
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