Question

Flexeril	Descriptions
Classification	muscle relaxants central
Generic Name	cyclobenzaprine
Indications	treatment of muscle spasms and painful musculoskeletal conditions
Action
Therapeutic Effect
Most frequent side effect
Nursing intervention

Elitek	Descriptions
Classification
Generic Name
Indications
Action
Therapeutic Effect
Most frequent side effect
Nursing intervention

Fosamax	Descriptions
Classification
Generic Name
Indications
Action
Therapeutic Effect
Most frequent side effect
Nursing intervention

1. Define the below terms as it relates to the neurologic system.

	Definition
Clonus
Extinction
Myoclonus
Spasticity
Tremor

2. What nursing interventions are appropriate for a postsurgical patient after receiving general anesthesia?

3. Describe the difference between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and monoamine oxidase inhibitors?

1. Give an example of each.

2. Discuss the difference in nursing interventions.

Answer 1

1. Flexeril

Action: Hinder upper motor neuron activity by working on the brain stem, change spinal reflexes giving rise to CNS depression.

Therapeutic Effect: Relaxes muscles when used to tend pain, injury and muscle spasm.

Most frequent side effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and headache.

Nursing interventions:

• Tell the patient about the frequent side effects and ask them to be alert.
• Advice them to avoid alcohol and driving too as Flexeril can interfere with concentration and induce drowsiness.
• Physical activity should be encouraged as this may help to stop the drug.
• Advice them to inform the physician or nurse if any GI symptoms arise.