Exam 21: Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms

The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis. The nurse will be alert to symptoms affecting which body system which may indicate that the patient has transitioned to myasthenic crisis?

The nurse is preparing to administer methocarbamol (Robaxin) to a patient who is experiencing acute muscle spasms. The nurse notes discoloration of the patients urine. What will the nurse do?

Which agent listed below is used in surgery to achieve neuromuscular blockade and paralysis?

The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who has multiple sclerosis (MS). The nurse learns that the patient receives fingolimod. The nurse knows that which of the following is FALSE about fingolimod?

A 40-year-old woman is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and her provider recommends removal of her thymus gland. She asks the nurse why this would be helpful. The nurse will explain that removal of the thymus gland may:

The nurse provides teaching to a patient who will begin taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) to treat acute muscle spasms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse assumes care of a patient who has myasthenia gravis and notes that a dose of neostigmine (Prostigmin) scheduled to be administered 1 hour prior was not given. The nurse will anticipate the patient to exhibit which symptoms?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a patient who has been taking carisoprodol (Soma) for 3 weeks to treat muscle spasms. The patient reports that the muscle spasms have resolved. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent muscle spasms. The provider has ordered metaxalone (Skelaxin) to treat the spasms. The nurse learns that the patient has a history of drug and alcohol abuse. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss switching this patient to which medication?

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about multiple sclerosis (MS). Which statement by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis (MG) and takes pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) 60 mg every 4 hours. The patient's last dose was 45 minutes prior. The nurse notes severe muscle weakness, excess salivation, fasciculations of facial muscles, and pupil constriction. The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis. The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia. The nurse will expect this patient to be prescribed which medication?

A patient has symptoms that are characteristic of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which diagnostic tests are likely to be ordered to aid in the diagnosis of this patient?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient is experiencing an acute attack. Which drug does the nurse anticipate the provider will order?

A patient reports weakness of the extremities and diplopia. The nurse knows that these symptoms are characteristic of which condition?