What would the nurse teach a patient who is taking anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson disease? (Select all that apply.)

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What would the nurse teach a patient who is taking anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson disease? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because alcohol can enhance the side effects of anticholinergic therapy, such as dizziness and drowsiness. Alcohol can also worsen symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Choices B and C are incorrect because there is no direct interaction between cigarettes, caffeine, and anticholinergic therapy. Choice D is incorrect because while it may help relieve dry mouth, it is not specifically related to the use of anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson's disease.

Question 2 of 5

N-acetylcysteine is beneficial in acute paracetamol poisoning because

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: N-acetylcysteine restores glutathione levels, preventing hepatotoxicity from toxic paracetamol metabolites.

Question 3 of 5

The arthritis therapy least likely to cause gastric ulceration is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acetaminophen is not an NSAID and does not cause gastric ulceration.

Question 4 of 5

Zolpidem is used as

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Zolpidem is used primarily as a sedative and hypnotic drug for the short-term treatment of insomnia.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following adverse effects of levodopa is not minimized by combining it with carbidopa

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Carbidopa does not prevent dyskinesias caused by prolonged levodopa use.

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