A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 30 mg PO for a client who has depression and cannot swallow capsules. Available is fluoxetine 20 mg/5 mL oral solution.

How many mL should the nurse plan to administer?
(Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.)

Choice A rationale:

Dantrolene is a muscle relaxant used for relief of cramping, spasms, and tightness of muscles caused by multiple sclerosis. So, it should be taken regularly, not just when spasms are bad.

Choice B rationale:

While it’s important to communicate with the healthcare provider about the effectiveness of the medication, three months is a long time to wait without relief. The timeline should be discussed with the healthcare provider.

Choice C rationale:

The safety of dantrolene during pregnancy is not explicitly stated in the sources. It’s crucial to consult with a healthcare provider about this.

Choice D rationale:

There’s no specific mention of needing to check calcium levels while on dantrolene. Regular follow-ups for overall health monitoring are necessary, but this statement is not directly related to dantrolene use.

So, the correct answer is A.

Choice A rationale:

Relaxing in a hot tub spa each day is not recommended for MS patients as heat can exacerbate symptoms.

Choice B rationale:

Implementing a schedule to include periods of rest is beneficial as fatigue is a common symptom of MS12.

Choice C rationale:

Waiting to perform difficult tasks until later in the day is not necessarily beneficial as fatigue can occur at any time.

Choice D rationale:

Limiting intake of dairy products is not specifically related to managing MS12.

So, the correct answer is B.