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mwit1967

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A young woman will begin taking minocycline. The primary care NP should tell this patient to:
 
  a. avoid taking antacids while taking this drug.
  b. expect headaches while taking this medication.
  c. always take the medication on an empty stomach.
  d. use a backup form of contraception if currently taking oral contraceptive pills.

Question 2

A patient who has Parkinson's disease and who takes levodopa reports that the drug effects wear off more quickly than before. The primary care NP should:
 
  a. add carbidopa.
  b. add amantadine.
  c. increase the dose of levodopa.
  d. add a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (MAO-B).


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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Tetracyclines may decrease the effects of oral contraceptive pills, so patients should use a backup form of contraception. Headaches are uncommon. Minocycline may be taken with food and is not affected by antacids.

Answer to Question 2

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When an MAO-B is given, it appears to enhance and prolong the response to levodopa, reducing the wearing-off effect. Carbidopa does not alter this effect. Amantadine is not indicated. Increasing the dose of levodopa is not indicated.


mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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