Exam 16: Antiparkinsonian Drugs

A patient has been taking selegiline (Anipril)for a month and says he understands the "cheese effect" that the doctor explained to him.When the nurse questions him about it,he tells her (correctly)that the cheese effect results in which symptom?

Which statement describes an advantage of catechol ortho-methyltransferase (COMT)inhibitors during the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for patients taking anticholinergic drugs?

A patient taking a levodopa preparation for the first time calls the clinic to report dark discoloration of his urine.Which statement is true in this situation?

Which statement is true in regard to amantadine (Symmetrel)therapy?

When assessing the past medication history of a patient with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,what is the nurse's concern regarding the patient who will be taking levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)?

During drug therapy for Parkinson's disease,the nurse monitors for which signs of dyskinesia?

When a patient is taking an anticholinergic,such as benztropine,as part of treatment for Parkinson's disease,what important information should the nurse give the patient as part of the teaching plan?

A patient has been treated with antiparkinsonian medications for 3 months.What therapeutic responses should the nurse look for when assessing this patient?

A patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has been given a prescription for levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet ).The patient comments,however,that a friend was given a prescription for "plain levodopa." What should the nurse explain to this patient about her prescription?