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tingc95

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A client is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. The nurse understands that this drug should be administered cautiously to clients with which condition? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hyperthyroidism
  B) Seizure disorder
  C) Renal disease
  D) Asthma
  E) Peptic ulcer disease

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medication record of several clients with Parkinson's disease. The nurse identifies which drug if included in the client's record as being classified as a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor drug? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Amantadine (Symmetrel)
  B) Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
  C) Biperiden (Akineton)
  D) Entacapone (Comtan)
  E) Tolcapone (Tasmar)



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
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Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is used cautiously in clients with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease (asthma), peptic ulcer disease, renal or hepatic disease, and psychosis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D, E
Feedback:
Entacapone (Comtan) and tolcapone (Tasmar) are classified as COMT inhibitors. Amantadine and bromocriptine are dopaminergic drugs. Biperiden is a cholinergic blocking drug.




tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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