With Regard to Levodopa Administration,"end-Of-Dose Akinesia" Describes the Phenomenon Where

question 10

Multiple Choice

With regard to levodopa administration,"end-of-dose akinesia" describes the phenomenon where

• A) a patient experiences hallucinations and other psychotropic effects of levodopa
• B) drug effects follow an on-off pattern throughout the day
• C) levodopa seems to become less effective when it is administered for prolonged periods (3 to 4 years)
• D) the effectiveness of levodopa seems to wear off prior to the next dose
• E) none of the above are true

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