Question

Medications:

Baclofen

Phenoxybenzamine

Neurontin

Dulcolax

6. What is/are the major effect(s) of each medication Ted is taking? In other words, why is Ted taking each medication?

Graded Exercise Test Results (arm crank ergometer):

VO2 Peak: 12.0 ml/kg/min

Peak Power: 40 watts

Peak Exercise HR: 118 bpm

Peak Exercise BP: 120/54 mm/Hg

Notes: Test was terminated secondary to arm muscle fatigue

7. Which physiological responses to exercise are typically blunted as a result of spinal cord injury?

Answer 1

1.Baclofen- it is a muscle relaxer and antispastic agent.it reduce spasm

2.phenoxybenzamine-it is a non- selective irreversible alpha-adeno receptor antagonist.it causes vasodilation and decreases blood pressure

3.Neurontin-it treats neuropathic pain and act as anticonvulsant.

4.Dulcolax- it is a laxative and softens stool.

The physiological responses that typically blunted is Vo2.that is maximal oxygen consumption.it shows that oxygen consumption is very very poor.