The nurse recognizes that which of the following medications ordered for a patient may help reduce skeletal muscle spasms?
A) Tagamet (cimetidine)
B) Reglan (metoclopromide)
C) Soma (carisoprodol)
D) Tegretol (carbamazepine)

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Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant commonly used to reduce skeletal muscle spasms. Tagamet (cimetidine) is used as an antacid and to treat ulcers. Reglan (metoclopromide) is used to treat gastrointestinal issues such as reflux and nausea. Tegretol (carbamazepine) is used to treat seizures and nerve pain.

The Nurse Recognizes That Which of the Following Medications Ordered