Which Information About a 60-Yr-Old Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Indicates

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which information about a 60-yr-old patient with multiple sclerosis indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the prescribed dose of dalfampridine (Ampyra) ?

• A)The patient walks a mile each day for exercise.
• B)The patient complains of pain with neck flexion.
• C)The patient has an increased serum creatinine level.
• D)The patient has the relapsing-remitting form of MS.

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