Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 647 of 2368
A client who is prescribed cyclobenzaprine has a medication list that includes several drugs. Which drug should the nurse report because its use with cyclobenzaprine is contraindicated?
- Acetaminophen
- Allopurinol
- Ibuprofen
- An MAO inhibitor
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Correct answer: An MAO inhibitor
Cyclobenzaprine used with MAO inhibitors is contraindicated because of the risk of life-threatening serotonin syndrome.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Cyclobenzaprine. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026