Medication such as mexitin, pheytoin, baclofen and dantrolene are prescribed for MD clients to reduce:
a. seizures c. muscle spasms and weakness
b. muscle dystrophy d. muscle hypertrophy
C
Drugs that can assist with the short-term relief of myotonia (muscle spasms and weakness) include mexiletine, phenytoin, baclofen, dantrolene, and quinine. These drugs may affect liver function, cause hypotension and affect hearing. Advise the client to follow up with physician for appropriate blood work and to report any untoward effects.
You might also like to view...
The nurse teaches the prenatal class attendees about herbal medications that may cause uterine contractions and preterm labor. Which of the following herbal preparations should be avoided because they act as uterine stimulants? (Select all that apply.)
A. Black cohosh B. Dong quai C. Ephedra D. Mugwort E. Senna
A nursing instructor is reviewing skin lesions with her class before going into the pediatric area for clinicals. As the day progresses a nursing student notes a 6-year-old scratching a second-degree burn on his leg
When the instructor asks the student what type of lesion this could cause, what should the student answer? A) Secondary B) Primary C) Wheal D) Fissure
The nurse is instructing a young patient on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the patient states: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "I will wash my hands before inserting a tampon.". 2. "I will change my tampon every 3–6 hours.". 3. "I will not touch the part of the tampon I insert.". 4. "I will just put the used tampon in the trash.". 5. "I will take prophylactic antibiotics if needed.".
A client with diabetes wants to have better control over her blood sugar levels. She has set a goal that she will have laboratory values that reflect this, and she has been monitoring her blood sugar twice a day for the past month
Along with regular checks, she has kept all appointments with her nutritionist. This client is modeling which stage of health behavior change? 1. Termination stage 2. Maintenance stage 3. Contemplation stage 4. Action stage