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CBme

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A patient has been treated with antiparkinson medications for 3 months. What therapeutic responses should the nurse look for when assessing this patient?
 
  a. Decreased appetite
  b. Gradual development of cogwheel rigidity
  c. Newly developed dyskinesias
  d. Improved ability to perform activities of daily living

Question 2

Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for a patient with Parkinson's disease.
 
  The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication?
  a. Drowsiness, headache, weight loss
  b. Dizziness, insomnia, nausea
  c. Peripheral edema, fatigue, syncope
  d. Heart palpitations, hypotension, urinary retention



anoriega3

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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