Author Question: For which adverse effect should you monitor in a patient with Parkinson's disease after ... (Read 45 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

For which adverse effect should you monitor in a patient with Parkinson's disease after administering ropinirole (Requip)?

a. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
b. Depression with suicidal tendencies
c. Central nervous system depression
d. Narcolepsy or sleep attacks

Question 2

A patient with Parkinson's disease informs you

that the stiffness and slowness of movements associated with the illness have become worse. What should you teach the patient about this change?
a. These changes are normal and expected as your disease progresses.
b. You will need to use a walker at all times to avoid falls and accidents.
c. Whenever your symptoms worsen, contact your prescriber right away.
d. If your prescriber increases your drug dosage these functions will improve.