A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Has Been Prescribed Baclofen (Lioresal)to

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple sclerosis has been prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) to relax muscles.What should be included in the nurse's teaching about this drug? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Avoid crowds while on this medication."
• B) "Take a calcium supplement while on this medication."
• C) "Report any shortness of breath or other respiratory problems."
• D) "Do not drive or operate machinery until the effects of the drug on you are known."
• E) "Do not eat grapefruit, drink grapefruit juice, or consume other products containing grapefruit."
• F) "Try to prevent constipation by adequate fluid intake, eating fiber-rich foods, and using suppositories occasionally if necessary."

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