Which of the Following Is NOT True of Medications for Spasticity

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of medications for spasticity?

• A) Spasticity, the uncoordinated movement of muscles due to overstimulation of the CNS, is treated with physical therapy and drugs.
• B) Baclofen (Lioresal) and diazepam (Valium) reduce spasticity by working on the CNS.
• C) Dantrolene (Dantrium) acts directly on skeletal muscles.
• D) Dantrium is used in multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and spinal cord trauma.
• E) Most muscle relaxants are effective for spasticity.

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