A patient competed recently in a marathon. After running 16 miles, he had to drop out because of severe muscle spasms. The doctor might suggest which type of medication?
a. Salicylates
b. NSAIDs
c. Muscle relaxants
d. Uricosurics
ANS: C
The main action of skeletal muscle relaxants is to reduce muscle tone and involuntary movement without loss of voluntary motor function.
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The nurse counsels other co-workers that the suggested treatment for HIV exposure is
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A psychiatric clinical nurse specialist uses cognitive-behavioral therapy for a patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Which statement by the staff nurse supports this type of therapy?
a. "What are your feelings about not eating foods that you prepare?" b. "You seem to feel much better about yourself when you eat something." c. "It must be difficult to talk about private matters to someone you just met." d. "Being thin doesn't seem to solve your problems. You are thin now but still unhappy."