A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Needs Pharmacologic Treatment for Spasticity

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple sclerosis needs pharmacologic treatment for spasticity to begin strengthening exercises to improve walking ability. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered for spasticity?

• A) Baclofen [Lioresal]
• B) Dantrolene [Dantrium]
• C) Diazepam [Valium]
• D) Metaxalone [Skelaxin]

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Definitions:

Treatment Plan

A detailed proposal for therapy targeting a patient's specific problems, including goals, intervention strategies, and expected outcomes.

Discharged Sooner

Refers to the process of allowing a patient to leave a hospital or medical facility earlier than expected or planned.

Values Autonomy

The importance placed on independence and the ability to make one's own choices.

Suicidal Thoughts

Contemplating, considering, or planning suicide.