A Patient Who Has Parkinsonism Has Been Taking Carbidopa-Levodopa and Has

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who has parkinsonism has been taking carbidopa-levodopa and has shown improvement in symptoms but develops dystonic movements, nausea, and vomiting. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient to replace carbidopa-levodopa?

• A) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
• B) Benztropine (Cogentin)
• C) Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)
• D) Tacrine (Cognex)

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