NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is being switched from levodopa (L-dopa) to carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). The nurse should monitor for which of the following possible complications during medication changes and dosage adjustment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaundice may indicate hepatotoxicity, a rare but serious complication of levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa. Euphoria, motor fluctuations, and diabetes are not primary concerns during this switch.
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Question 5 of 5
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