After Taking Only the Prescribed Regimen of Sinemet (Levodopa/carbidopa)for Parkinson's

question 2

Multiple Choice

After taking only the prescribed regimen of Sinemet (levodopa/carbidopa) for Parkinson's disease,Patient X has decided to discuss other drug treatment options with her physician to help lessen the excessive finger movements she has been experiencing.To help reduce the excessive finger movements,the physician may choose to _____.

• A)add bromocriptine as an adjunct to the patient's current drug therapy
• B)add trihexyphenidyl as an adjunct to the current drug therapy
• C)add ropinirole as an adjunct to the current therapy
• D)advise Patient X to avoid wine and other alcoholic beverages containing yeast

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Definitions:

Intercept

In regression analysis, the point where the line of best fit intersects the y-axis, indicating the expected value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or model, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable(s).

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Y-intercept

The location at which a line intersects the Y-axis on a graph.