Nervous system medications
Nervous system medications ( 8 Questions)
A client is prescribed a muscle relaxant medication. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following potential adverse effects?
Incorrect. Constipation is not a typical adverse effect of muscle relaxants. However, some muscle relaxants may have anticholinergic effects that can contribute to constipation.
Incorrect. Hypertension is not a common adverse effect of muscle relaxants. In fact, muscle relaxants can potentially lower blood pressure.
Correct. Muscle relaxant medications can cause sedation as an adverse effect. These medications act on the central nervous system, leading to a relaxation of muscle tone, but they can also
Incorrect. Bronchospasm is not directly associated with muscle relaxant use.
C) Correct. Muscle relaxant medications can cause sedation as an adverse effect. These medications act on the central nervous system, leading to a relaxation of muscle tone, but they can also cause drowsiness and sedation.
A) Incorrect. Constipation is not a typical adverse effect of muscle relaxants. However, some muscle relaxants may have anticholinergic effects that can contribute to constipation.
B) Incorrect. Hypertension is not a common adverse effect of muscle relaxants. In fact, muscle relaxants can potentially lower blood pressure.
D) Incorrect. Bronchospasm is not directly associated with muscle relaxant use.