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Mollykgkg

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on: Jul 23, 2018
For which common side effects should you monitor after administering any anti-Parkinson's drug to a patient?
 
  a. Dizziness and hypotension
  b. Diarrhea and nausea
  c. Hypertension and headache
  d. Body rash and elevated temperature

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Which precaution should you teach patients prescribed carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)?
 
  a. Avoid crowds and people who are ill.
  b. Take this drug with an antacid to prevent ulcers.
  c. Restrict your fluid intake to less than 1.5 L daily.
  d. Keep the bottle containing the drug in the refrigerator.


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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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