Tetanus. Ornithosis

A 30-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because she had sudden onset of muscle spasm and neck stiffness 2 hours ago. She also has had headache and restlessness during this time. Possible diagnoses include tetanus and meningoencephalitis. In addition to muscle spasm, which of the following findings on further evaluation is most likely to indicate that this patient has tetanus rather than meningoencephalitis?

Proper care of a patient with tetanus includes wound care, administration of antitoxin, and management of muscle spasms, the most prominent symptom of tetanus. Several different drugs can be used to control muscle rigidity and spasms associated with tetanus. Of these drugs, which of the following is most appropriate to administer to a patient for prolonged therapy?

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