Question

A client is admitted with a spinal cord injury at the level of T12. He has limited movement of his upper extremities. Which of the following medications would be used to control edema of the spinal cord?

A. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
D. Sodium Bicarbonate

Answer 1

Methylprednisolone is the medication used to control edema of the spinal cord in a client with limited movement of the upper extremities due to a spinal cord injury at the level of T12.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client is admitted with a spinal cord injury at the level of T12 and has limited movement of the upper extremities, the medication used to control edema of the spinal cord is Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation and edema in the spinal cord. It is commonly used in the treatment of spinal cord injuries to minimize secondary damage and improve neurological recovery.