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NClaborn

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The nurse is teaching a woman who has Parkinson's disease about the dietary implications of her upcoming treatment with levodopa/carbidopa. What should the nurse teach this patient?
 
  A) It's important to take this medication on a full stomach so that it doesn't make you nauseous.
  B) Most people find that it's best to take this medication at bedtime, provided you haven't snacked in the evening.
  C) If possible, try to eat extra protein when you're taking this medication.
  D) Dairy products will make this medication ineffective, so make sure you don't take them at the same time.

Question 2

A community health nurse is facilitating a health promotion session to a group of seniors. Which of the following is most important to instruct regarding hypertension?
 
  A) Hypertension will increase the risk of cancer.
  B) An increase in sodium is recommended with hypertension.
  C) Vigorous exercise will increase the risk of hypertension.
  D) Hypertension will increase the risk of heart disease.


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

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Levodopa/carbidopa is administered with or just after food or following a meal to reduce nausea and vomiting. Levodopa/carbidopa is not administered with a high-protein diet. Dairy products do not interfere with pharmacokinetics.

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Hypertension increases risks of myocardial infarction, heart failure, cerebral infarction and hemorrhage, and renal disease. Hypertension does not increase the risk of cancer. An increase in sodium in a patient's diet is not recommended with hypertension. Exercise will decrease the risk of hypertension.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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