The nurse is providing information to a patient recently ...

[evelyn o bentley]

The nurse is providing information to a patient recently prescribed entacapone. Which statement is correct?
 
  a. This medication is not to be taken with carbidopa levodopa.
  b. Dosage is adjusted according to the patient's response.
  c. There will be fewer incidences of dopaminergic effects, such as confusion.
  d. This medication increases the production of dopamine in the brain.

Question 2

The nurse is providing education to a patient recently placed on selegiline disintegrating tablets. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. This medication will help slow the development of symptoms.
  b. I will place the tablet on my tongue before breakfast.
  c. I may need to use a stool softener for constipation.
  d. I should not push the tablet through the foil.

[parker125]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Dosage must be adjusted according to the patient's response and tolerance. Entacapone may be added to carbidopa levodopa therapy to prolong the activity of the dopamine by slowing its rate of metabolism. Entacapone may increase the adverse dopaminergic effects of levodopa. Entacapone does not increase the production of dopamine in the brain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Selegiline orally disintegrating tablets should be taken in the morning before breakfast, without liquid. This medication is used to slow the development of symptoms and progression of disease. Constipation is a common adverse effect that may require the use of stool softeners. Patients should not attempt to push selegiline orally disintegrating tablets through the foil backing. Patients should peel back the backing of one or two blisters (as prescribed) with dry hands and gently remove the tablet(s).

[evelyn o bentley]

Excellent

[raenoj]

Great answer, keep it coming