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    Ati nurs 180 pharmacology proctored exam

    A client has a new prescription for baclofen (Lioresal). Which of the following statements should the nurse include as a therapeutic indication for this medication?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Baclofen does not treat muscle spasms resulting from injury, as its primary use is for spasticity related to neurological conditions. B. Baclofen is primarily used to treat spasticity, which is commonly seen in conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. It works by acting on the central nervous system to reduce muscle stiffness and spasm. C. Malignant hyperthermia is typically treated with dantrolene, not baclofen. D. Baclofen does not treat opioid overdose; naloxone is the medication used for this purpose.

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