Author Question: A client uses levodopa for treatment of Parkinson's disease. The client is now prescribed an ... (Read 67 times)

jessicacav · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client uses levodopa for treatment of Parkinson's disease. The client is now prescribed an adrenergic blocking agent. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following?

A) Decreased effect of levodopa
B) Increased effect of adrenergic blocker
C) Increased risk of levodopa toxicity
D) Decreased risk of psychotic behavior

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed propranolol for angina. After administering the drug, which of the following would the nurse do?

A) Ask about relief of symptoms and record responses on the chart.
B) Determine signs of infection in the client.
C) Monitor for sudden decrease in urine output.
D) Monitor for sudden increase in intraocular pressure.

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
When levodopa and adrenergic blockers are administered together, the effect of the levodopa is decreased. Therefore, the client's Parkinson's disease may not be controlled as effectively as before. The effect of the adrenergic blocker is not increased, nor is the risk for levodopa toxicity. The client is not experiencing psychotic behavior.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should ask about the relief of symptoms and record the responses on the client's chart. Determining the signs of infection in the client is part of the nurse's preadministration assessment, not the ongoing assessment. The nurse need not monitor the client for a sudden decrease in urine output and a sudden increase in intraocular pressure for a client receiving propranolol therapy for angina.