A Patient Has a New Order for a Catechol Ortho-Methyltransferase

Multiple Choice

A patient has a new order for a catechol ortho-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor as part of treatment for Parkinson's disease.The nurse recognizes that which of these is an advantage of this drug class?

A) It has a shorter duration of action.
B) It causes less gastrointestinal distress.
C) It has a slower onset than traditional Parkinson's disease drugs.
D) It is associated with fewer wearing-off effects.