Author Question: How does the drug levodopa contrast with dopamine? (Select all that apply.) A) Levodopa is a ... (Read 83 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

How does the drug levodopa contrast with dopamine? (Select all that apply.)

A) Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine.
B) Levodopa crosses the bloodbrain barrier.
C) Levodopa is converted to dopamine.
D) Levodopa is effective for 8 to 10 years.
E) Dopamine returns to levodopa for metabolism.

Question 2

After reviewing the results of a complete blood count on a patient who is diagnosed with an acute infection, what will the nurse expect to see elevated?

A) Basophil count
B) Eosinophil count
C) Hematocrit
D) Neutrophil count

connor417 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
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Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine, which is deficient in parkinsonism; it crosses the bloodbrain barrier, where it is converted to dopamine and acts as a replacement neurotransmitter; it is effective for 2 to 5 years in relieving the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Answer to Question 2

D
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During an acute infection, the neutrophils are rapidly produced in response to the interleukins released by active white blood cells. They move to the site of insult to attack the foreign substance. Eosinophils are often increased in an allergic response. Basophils would only increase with generalized bone marrow stimulation. The hematocrit level is increased in polycythemia.