The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient who has been taking carisoprodol (Soma) for 3 weeks to treat muscle spasms. The patient reports that the muscle spasms have resolved. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss
a. changing to cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).
b. continuing the carisoprodol for 1 more week.
c. discontinuing the carisoprodol now.
d. ordering a taper of the carisoprodol.
ANS: D
Muscle relaxants can cause drug dependence and should not be withdrawn abruptly. The nurse should discuss a drug taper.
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