Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A client has been newly prescribed with cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which of the following statements indicates the correct therapeutic use for this medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Relief of muscle spasms related to muscle injury. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant commonly used to treat muscle spasms and associated pain due to musculoskeletal conditions like muscle injuries. It works by blocking nerve impulses responsible for causing muscle spasms. Choice B is incorrect as cyclobenzaprine is not used to treat malignant hyperthermia, which is a severe reaction to certain medications during anesthesia. Choice C is incorrect as cyclobenzaprine does not treat osteoporosis, which is a bone disease. Choice D is incorrect as cyclobenzaprine is not indicated for treating migraines, which are headaches.