A Client Who Has Parkinson's Disease Is Receiving Levodopa (L-Dopa)

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client who has Parkinson's disease is receiving levodopa (L-dopa) .The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing the intended effects of therapy after noting a decrease in which of the following?

• A) Rate of falls
• B) Salivation
• C) Reports of double vision
• D) Tremor and rigidity

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Definitions:

LH

LH stands for Luteinizing Hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the reproductive system, including ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.

Thyroglobulin

A protein produced by the thyroid gland, serving as a precursor to thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed by the reaction.

Thyroid Follicles

The small, spherical structures in the thyroid gland that produce and store thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.