A client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Interferon b1b (Betaseron)
C) Lioresal (Baclofen)
D) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef)

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Drugs used to treat exacerbations in ambulatory clients include Interferon b1b, Interferon b1 (Avonex), and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Diazepam and lioresal could be used to treat spasticity, while steroids are used for acute relapses.

A Client Is Being Treated in the Clinic for an Exacerbation