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bobbysung

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is admitted with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. The nurse is vigilant for which symptom?
 
  a. Gastrointestinal upset
  b. Inability to remember name
  c. Bradykinesia
  d. Disorientation

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with parkinsonism. He is ordered to receive levodopa (L-dopa) 750 mg qid. What side effects should the nurse watch for?
 
  a. Cardiac dysrhythmias, behavioral changes, and orthostatic hypotension
  b. Increased urination, increased libido, and muscle weakness
  c. Hypotension, anorexia, and dyspnea
  d. Decreased libido, hypertension, and palpitations


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bradykinesia, or slow voluntary movement, is characteristic of this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
These are side effects associated with this medication.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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