A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD)and Begins

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) and begins treatment with levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet]. After several months of therapy,the patient reports no change in symptoms. The nurse will expect the provider to:

• A) add a dopamine agonist.
• B) discuss the "on-off" phenomenon.
• C) increase the dose of Sinemet.
• D) re-evaluate the diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Alderfer's Existence Needs

A component of Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory, focusing on the basic physical and material well-being requirements akin to Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

Maslow's

Relating to the hierarchy of needs theory developed by Abraham Maslow, which posits that human motivations are influenced by a progression of needs, starting from basic survival needs up to self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing, that are essential to maintaining life.

Self-Actualization Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, representing the pursuit of realizing one's own potential and self-fulfillment.