Author Question: An older adult receives levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). The nurse is primarily ... (Read 26 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An older adult receives levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). The nurse is primarily concerned about which problem with this patient?

1. Hypertension
2. Diarrhea
3. Muscle twitching
4. Dark urine

Question 2

The nurse is using this diagram to explain why the patient is receiving a drug that modifies hematopoiesis. Mark the cells that would be increased by administering oprelvekin (Neumega).

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

vkodali · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Hypotension, not hypertension, is possible with levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).
Rationale 2: Constipation, not diarrhea, is a side effect of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).
Rationale 3: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity.
Rationale 4: Dark urine is a normal finding associated with this medication.
Global Rationale: Muscle twitching may indicate toxicity. Constipation, not diarrhea, is a side effect of levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo). Dark urine is a normal finding associated with this medication. Hypotension, not hypertension, is possible with levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo).

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Oprelvekin (Neumega) is the drug most frequently used to enhance platelet production. Platelets arise from megakaryoblasts.