A patient with multiple sclerosis needs pharmacologic treatment for spasticity to begin strengthening exercises to improve walking ability. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered for spasticity?

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Baclofen is used to treat spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. It has no direct muscle relaxant effects, so it does not reduce muscle strength. Dantrolene works well to reduce spasms, but it also has significant effects on muscle strength. Diazepam is not the first-line drug of choice, but it could be used because it does not reduce muscle strength. Metaxalone is not indicated to treat spasms caused by multiple sclerosis.

A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Needs Pharmacologic Treatment for Spasticity