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side effects and considerations

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Two rare side effects of centrally acting muscle relaxants are changes in ________ and __________   heart function, blood pressure  
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Muscle cells damaged from injury become inflamed and spasm, which is involuntary contraction of _______   muscle fibers  
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immobilization for the affected area, physical therapy, heat and cold packs, ultrasound, and massage are all forms of ____ therapy for muscle relaxation   nondrug  
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_____________ all are generally sedating, some are also used as anticonvulsants and antianxiety agents due to their CNS depressive effects   central nervous system (CNS) depressants  
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___________ muscle relaxants are frequently used to treat muscle spasms related to acute injury.   centrally acting  
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Which two medications are used chronically for muscle spasticity   baclofen and tizanidine  
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Centrally acting muscle relaxants are often used in conjunction with over the counter and prescription-strength anti-inflammatory drugs such as _______ to control pain and swelling associated with injuries.   ibuprofen  
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The most common side effect of centrally acting muscle relaxants is__________   sedation  
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Side effects of centrally acting muscle relaxants may include   •drowsiness •dizziness •fatigue •confusion •headache •nausea/vomiting  
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Taking centrally acting muscle relaxants with food can help reduce ______ and _______   nausea,vomiting  
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Because centrally acting muscle relaxants can cause ______ and sometimes changes in mental function, patients should be careful when driving, operating machinery, or making important decisions   sedation  
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What medications that may cause CNS depression should not be taken with muscle relaxants   opioids/narcotic pain drugs, antihistamines, or other controlled substances  
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Centrally acting muscle relaxants interact___________ with and should not be taken in conjunction with them.   monoamine oxidase inhibitors  
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When should patients be referred to their healthcare providers right away because these effects may indicate allergic reaction or liver dysfunction.   If skin rash or yellowing of the eyes occurs  
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________ and _______ can occur if medication is taken long term   tolerance and dependence  
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When can many centrally acting muscle relaxants cause hallucinations and other withdrawal symptoms   if stopped abruptly  
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_______ is a muscle relaxant that needs heightened monitoring for abuse and addiction,this drug is metabolized by the liver to meprobamate,an antianxiety medication that is a controlled substance with high risk if abuse.   Carisoprodol(Soma)  
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Technicians should alert the pharmacist whenever a patient receives multiple refills at once or request frequent early refills of __________   Carisoprodol(Soma)  
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___________ can turn urine brown, black, or green   Methocarbamol  
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___________is a locally acting muscle relaxant that works by blocking release of ACh in the neuromuscular junction approved for a few select conditions (migraine headache, spasticity, and hyperhidrosis[excessive sweating])   Botulinum toxin(Botox)  
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Side effects of locally acting muscle relaxants are   •headache •neck or back pain •pain/itching at the injection site •allergic reaction •difficulty breathing •heart attack or arrhythmias  
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Dantrolene (Dantrium) is a ______ acting muscle relaxants that works by blocking the intracellular release of calcium and weakening muscle contractility, used for muscle spasticity due to spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy   direct  
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________ dantrolene is typically kept in emergency drug kits in areas where anesthesia is administered   injectable  
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Side effects of direct acting muscle relaxants are   •drowsiness •dizziness •fatigue •confusion •impaired judgment •photosensitivity  
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Dantrolene should be used with great caution in patients with liver disease. Women older than _______tend to have more problems with liver toxicity   thirty-five  
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_________ blockers cause temporary paralysis, these agents are used with anesthesia for short-term muscle relaxation during endotracheal intubation   Neuromuscular  
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