Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed tizanidine. The nurse understands that this medication has had a therapeutic effect when the client reports
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant used to treat spasticity. A therapeutic effect is indicated by decreased muscle spasms. Increased focus, improved memory, and better sleep are not primary effects of tizanidine.