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nenivikky

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Tolcapone, the newest of the drugs used for Parkinson's disease, is the treatment of choice for most clients.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Clients with Parkinson's disease have excessive amounts of acetylcholine and deficiency of dopamine.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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

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Correct Tolcapone is used only in clients who have not responded to dopaminergic treatment.
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nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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