A patient with multiple sclerosis participates in a rehabilitation program. The patient takes baclofen (Lioresal) to help manage spasticity. How will the baclofen interfere with rehabilitation activities?

1. By producing drowsiness, lethargy, and blurred vision
2. By causing gastrointestinal distress
3. By increasing pain associated with activities
4. By impairing coordinated movements


Correct Answer: 1

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The critical care nurse is caring for a patient just admitted in a hypertensive emergency. The nurse should anticipate the administration of what medication?

A) Warfarin (Coumadin) B) Furosemide (Lasix) C) Sodium nitroprusside (Nitropress) D) Ramipril (Altace)

Nursing

Religion and spiritual beliefs are synonymous

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nursing

You are caring for a patient diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis. Part of your shift assessment is inspection of the oral cavity. What are you inspecting the oral cavity for?

A) Candidiasis B) Swollen tongue C) Beta-hemolytic strep D) Erosive lesions

Nursing

The clinic nurse knows that the part of the endometrial cycle occurring from ovulation to just prior to menses is known as the:

a. Menstrual phase b. Proliferative phase c. Secretory phase d. Ischemic phase

Nursing