Skeletal muscle relaxants

What are the two major uses listed for skeletal muscle relaxants?

Which two skeletal muscle relaxants are specifically identified for treating spasticity associated with spinal cord diseases or lesions?

According to the text, what is a specific therapeutic use for IV dantrolene?

How do skeletal muscle relaxants achieve their effects, based on the two mechanisms of action described?

Which of the following skeletal muscle relaxants is identified as acting directly on the muscle?

In which patient population are baclofen and oral dantrolene specifically contraindicated?

What is the key precaution mentioned regarding the use of skeletal muscle relaxants in pregnancy and lactation?

Taking skeletal muscle relaxants concurrently with opioid analgesics can lead to what specific interaction?

What nursing assessment should be conducted before and periodically throughout therapy with skeletal muscle relaxants?

Which potential nursing diagnosis is listed as being related to the side effects of skeletal muscle relaxants?

What is a key nursing implementation for patients taking skeletal muscle relaxants?

What important cautionary advice should be given to a patient regarding activities requiring alertness while on skeletal muscle relaxant therapy?

Besides medication, what additional therapies are recommended for muscle spasms?

Which of the following is a desired outcome for a patient being treated with skeletal muscle relaxants for spasticity?

Which of the following drugs is listed as a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for acute painful musculoskeletal conditions?

A patient is taking a skeletal muscle relaxant and a sedative/hypnotic. What is the expected interaction?

For which condition is cyclobenzaprine indicated as an adjunctive therapy?

What is the primary mechanism of action for baclofen?

A nursing diagnosis of 'Impaired physical mobility' for a patient prescribed a skeletal muscle relaxant would be related to what?

Which statement accurately reflects the precautions for using skeletal muscle relaxants in patients with a history of liver disease?

What is a desired outcome related to range of motion for a patient taking a skeletal muscle relaxant?

A patient taking a skeletal muscle relaxant should be cautioned about additive CNS depression if they also consume which of the following?

Which of the following drugs is NOT listed as being used for acute painful musculoskeletal conditions?

What is the mechanism of action of cyclobenzaprine?

A patient with a spinal cord lesion uses their muscle spasticity to help them maintain an upright posture. Which medication is contraindicated for them?

What is the primary reason a nurse should supervise the ambulation of a patient taking a skeletal muscle relaxant?

The potential nursing diagnosis 'Acute pain' is related to which aspect of skeletal muscle relaxant therapy?

Which of the following drugs is NOT listed as a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

Successful treatment of malignant hyperthermia with IV dantrolene would be evaluated by observing what outcome?

Why should a nurse encourage a patient with muscle spasms to comply with physical therapy and heat application?

A patient is prescribed both a skeletal muscle relaxant and an antihistamine for seasonal allergies. The nurse should be aware of what potential interaction?

Which of the following is NOT a listed desired outcome of skeletal muscle relaxant therapy?

Diazepam is listed as a skeletal muscle relaxant used for what purpose?

The contraindication for using baclofen and oral dantrolene in patients who need spasticity to maintain posture and balance applies to which form of dantrolene?

What is the primary action of dantrolene?

Which of the following would be an important component of patient teaching for someone prescribed a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

Which condition is NOT an indication for the skeletal muscle relaxants listed in the text?

A patient is prescribed carisoprodol. Based on the text, what is its mechanism of action and primary use?

When assessing a patient on skeletal muscle relaxant therapy, the nurse should perform the assessment:

Skeletal muscle relaxants are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to the drug. For baclofen and oral dantrolene, what other specific contraindication is listed?

What type of medication, when taken with a skeletal muscle relaxant, may lead to additive CNS depression?

Which of the following centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants is indicated for acute painful musculoskeletal conditions?

The nurse should teach a patient that a common side effect of skeletal muscle relaxants is drowsiness. What activity should the patient be cautioned about?

What is the primary difference in action between baclofen and dantrolene?

Based on the nursing implications, what is the priority for a patient taking a skeletal muscle relaxant?

Which of the following is an example of a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant?

What is the rationale for discouraging the use of alcohol while taking skeletal muscle relaxants?

Which condition is baclofen specifically indicated for?

The nursing assessment of a patient on a skeletal muscle relaxant should include periodic evaluation of pain, stiffness, and what other factor?

A patient is prescribed a skeletal muscle relaxant. The nurse should explain that it will likely cause what common side effect?