Given these clinical findings, which of the following interventions would be most appropriate? Ciprofloxacin, Phenytoin, Gabapentin, Ibuprofen, Riluzole.

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The question is asking which medical intervention would be most appropriate for a patient who has a history of tobacco abuse and presents with symptoms of weakness and hyperreflexia, suggesting a neurological issue.

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Riluzole.

The final answer is Riluzole.

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The final answer is Riluzole.

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Riluzole is used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a condition characterized by muscle weakness and hyperreflexia.

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A common mistake is not associating hyperreflexia and muscle weakness with ALS, for which Riluzole is a known treatment.

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