ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 - The Neurological System (Part 1) Test Exam questions and answers

ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 - The Neurological System (Part 1) Test Exam questions and answers A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for baclofen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Avoid driving until the medication's effects are evident. B. Stop taking the medication immediately if headache occurs. C. Take the medication as needed for spasticity. D. Take the medication with antacids to reduce gastric effects. - ANSWER: A. Baclofen, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, causes CNS depression. Clients taking the medication should avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants, and sholuld not drive a vehicle until they know how the medication will affect them. INCORRECT: B. Abrupt withdrawal of baclofen, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, can cause seizures, fever, and hypotension. A better alternative is to treat the headache, which can have many other causes, and see if it resolves as medication therapy with baclofen continues. C. Clients typically take baclofen, a centrally-acting muscle relaxant, daily at regular doses. Clients should start with a low dose and titrate up as tolerated. D. Clients may take baclofen, a centrally-acting mus