Muscle spasticity is noted upon nursing assessment in a spinal cord-injured patient. The nurse would expect which of the following medications to be ordered to control this clinical manifestation?
A) Baclofen (Lioresal)
B) Dexamethasone (Decadron)
C) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
D) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Ans: A
Feedback: Baclofen is classified as an antispasmodic agent in the treatment of muscles spasms related to spinal cord injury. Dexamethasone is an anti-inflammatory medication used in decreasing inflammation in both spinal cord injury and head injury. Mannitol is used to decrease cerebral edema in head injured patients. Phenobarbital is an anticonvulsant which is used in the treatment of seizure activity.
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