The nurse is performing a health history on a patient who has multiple sclerosis.The patient reports episodes of muscle spasticity and recurrence of muscle weakness and diplopia.The nurse will expect this patient to be taking which medication?

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This patient is showing signs of remission and exacerbation of MS symptoms.Interferon is used to treat this phase.Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol),a corticosteroid,is used to manage exacerbations of MS.Mitoxantrone is used for chronic,progressive symptoms.Cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is used for muscle spasms to decrease pain and increase range of motion.

The Nurse Is Performing a Health History on a Patient