Provider orders a drug called Cyclobenzaprine [flexeril] 10 mg 3 times a day for a patient. The nurse will advise the patient that he may experience blurred vision, dry mouth, or constipation because the drug Cyclobenzaprine has many significant anticholinergic effects.
Cyclobenzaprine is a drug that is used in the short-term period to treat muscle spasms. It is generally used along with rest and physical therapy, and this drug works by enabling to relaxation of the muscles. Unfortunately, as this has many anticholinergic effects, so this is a severe allergic reaction to this drug much possible.
A registered dietician (RD) is one who have acquired a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited higher institution of learning. The person further registers with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for a national examination after a dietetics internship. If the individual passes the exam he/she is given the title of a registered dietician (RD).
