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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When teaching clients taking levodopa alone, the nurse should instruct them not to take vitamin supplements containing:
 
  a. pyridoxine (B6). c. riboflavin (B2).
  b. thiamine (B1). d. cyanocobalamin (B12).

Question 2

After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which of the following responses made to the nurse by the client would indicate a basic understanding of Parkinson's disease?
 
  a. I have too much dopamine in my brain.
  b. I need to increase the amount of calcium in my diet.
  c. I don't have enough levodopa in my brain.
  d. I have too much acetylcholine in my brain.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Pyridoxine facilitates the breakdown of levodopa, decreasing its effects.
B Incorrect: This does interfere with action of levodopa.
C Incorrect: This does interfere with action of levodopa.
D Incorrect: This does interfere with action of levodopa.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: There is too little dopamine in Parkinson's disease.
B Incorrect: Calcium is not deficient in Parkinson's disease.
C Incorrect: Levodopa is a drug to treat Parkinson's disease.
D Correct: This response indicates client understanding of the disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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