While reviewing medications for a patient with multiple sclerosis, the student nurse recognizes that Lioresal (baclofen) is given for which the following symptoms?
A) Depression
B) Anxiety
C) Muscle spasticity
D) Headache

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Lioresal (baclofen) is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasticity in patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis. It works by reducing the abnormal activity of the muscle and decreasing muscle tone. It is not used to treat depression, anxiety, or headache.

While Reviewing Medications for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis, the Student