ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and a prescription for levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following statements made by the client's family indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "We should watch for an increase in unusual movements." This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because levodopa/carbidopa can cause dyskinesias or abnormal involuntary movements as a side effect. Monitoring for these movements is crucial to manage and adjust the medication dosage accordingly.
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A: Protein intake should be spaced out throughout the day to optimize levodopa absorption, not consumed in large amounts with each meal.
C: Levodopa/carbidopa helps manage symptoms but does not stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.
D: Improvement with levodopa/carbidopa is gradual and not rapid. Monitoring symptoms over time is necessary.
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