What Is the Rationale for Administering Levodopa Instead of Dopamine

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the rationale for administering levodopa instead of dopamine for treatment of Parkinson's disease?

• A) Dopamine does not cross the blood-brain barrier when administered orally.
• B) Levodopa is much less expensive.
• C) The half-life of dopamine is too short.
• D) Dopamine has too many reactions with other medications.

Grasp Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its application to patient care priorities.

Recognize the significance of caring in nursing practice according to different nursing theorists.

Apply nursing research findings to improve patient care.

Understand the process of conducting nursing research.

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