NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Neurological Disorders Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa for Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may cause Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Carbidopa-levodopa can cause darker urine (due to metabolism), hallucinations (a CNS side effect), and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension). Dry cough and rashes are not typical side effects.
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