Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A patient is prescribed Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) for muscle spasms. Which of the following is the most common side effect that the nurse should educate the patient about?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Drowsiness. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that commonly causes drowsiness as a side effect due to its central nervous system depressant properties. This is important for the nurse to educate the patient about because drowsiness can impair the patient's ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Tinnitus (choice A), diarrhea (choice C), and palpitations (choice D) are less commonly associated with cyclobenzaprine use and are not typically the primary side effects that patients need to be educated about.