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Diane

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has a new order for a catechol ortho-methyltransferase
 
  (COMT) inhibitor as part of treatment for Parkinson's disease. The nurse recognizes that which of these is an advantage of this drug class?
  a. It has a shorter duration of action.
  b. It causes less gastrointestinal distress.
  c. It has a slower onset than traditional Parkinson's disease drugs.
  d. It is associated with fewer wearing-off effects.

Question 2

The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient who is taking an anticholinergic drug. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Urinary retention
  c. Risk for infection
  d. Disturbed sleep pattern


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Sierray

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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