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mwit1967

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When assessing the medication history of a
 
  patient with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, which conditions are contraindications for the patient who will be taking carbidopa-levodopa? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Angle-closure glaucoma
  b. History of malignant melanoma
  c. Hypertension
  d. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  e. Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Question 2

When treating patients with medications for Parkinson's disease, the nurse knows that the wearing-off phenomenon occurs for which reason?
 
  a. There are rapid swings in the patient's response to levodopa.
  b. The patient cannot tolerate the medications at times.
  c. The medications begin to lose effectiveness against Parkinson's disease.
  d. The patient's liver is no longer able to metabolize the drug.


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sultana.d

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

ANS: A, B, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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