Widely Used Prior to Levodopa,______ Are Now Considered to Be

question 43

Multiple Choice

Widely used prior to levodopa,______ are now considered to be be second-tier agents for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

• A) dopamine receptor agonists
• B) sulfa drugs
• C) muscarinic receptor antagonists
• D) selective monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors

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Definitions:

Wound Infection

A complication in the healing process characterized by the invasion of the wound site by pathogenic microorganisms.

Vital Signs

Critical measurements of body function, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's health.

MRSA Positive

Indicates the presence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, creating treatment challenges.

Nasal Culture

A test in which a sample of secretion from the nose is taken to detect the presence of bacteria, viruses, or fungi.