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The client has been placed on Tacrine. What is the best time for the nurse to administer the medication?
 
  a. 8:00 PM
  b. 12:30 PM
  c. 2:00 PM
  d. 5:30 PM

Question 2

A client with Parkinson's disease is receiving levodopa (L-dopa) to reduce symptoms. What would indicate the effectiveness of the medication?
 
  a. Increasing tremoring
  b. Decreasing pill-rolling
  c. Hyperactivity
  d. Bradykinesia


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

ANS: C
Food decreases the absorption of Tacrine, so it should not be taken near any mealtime.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The only positive response to the medication would be decreased pill-rolling.


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Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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