Author Question: A young woman will begin taking minocycline. The primary care NP should tell this patient to: a. ... (Read 57 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A young woman will begin taking minocycline. The primary care NP should tell this patient to:

a. avoid taking antacids while taking this drug.
b. expect headaches while taking this medication.
c. always take the medication on an empty stomach.
d. use a backup form of contraception if currently taking oral contraceptive pills.

Question 2

A patient who has Parkinson's disease and who takes levodopa reports that the drug effects wear off more quickly than before. The primary care NP should:

a. add carbidopa.
b. add amantadine.
c. increase the dose of levodopa.
d. add a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor (MAO-B).

amandalm · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Tetracyclines may decrease the effects of oral contraceptive pills, so patients should use a backup form of contraception. Headaches are uncommon. Minocycline may be taken with food and is not affected by antacids.

Answer to Question 2

D
When an MAO-B is given, it appears to enhance and prolong the response to levodopa, reducing the wearing-off effect. Carbidopa does not alter this effect. Amantadine is not indicated. Increasing the dose of levodopa is not indicated.