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haleyc112

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A patient taking entacapone (Comtan) for Parkinson's disease informs you that his urine is now brownish-orange in color. What is your best action?
 
  a. Explain that this is an expected side effect and is not harmful.
  b. Collect a urine sample and send it to the laboratory for urinalysis.
  c. Hold the drug and immediately notify the prescriber.
  d. Instruct the patient to increase his intake of fluids.

Question 2

A patient with Parkinson's disease who has
 
  been prescribed entacapone (Comtan) tells you he is experiencing muscle aches, weakness, and has dark cola-colored urine. What is your best action?
  a. Send a urine specimen to the laboratory for urinalysis.
  b. Help the patient back to bed and instruct him or her to rest.
  c. Tell the patient that these are expected side effects of the drug.
  d. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately.


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coreycathey

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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