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evelyn o bentley

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A patient is prescribed entacapone (Comtan) 800 mg/day. The drug is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give?
 
  a. 2
  b. 4
  c. 6
  d. 8

Question 2

What safety precaution should you teach a patient with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed benztropine (Cogentin)?
 
  a. Always dress warmly and avoid extended exposure to cold weather.
  b. Stay indoors in an air-conditioned setting during hot weather.
  c. Change positions slowly to avoid dizziness or light-headedness.
  d. Avoid alcohol intake because drowsiness is associated with this drug.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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