When Assessing the Medication History of a Patient with a New

question 8

Multiple Choice

When assessing the medication history of a patient with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, which conditions are contraindications for the patient who will be taking carbidopa-levodopa?

• A) Angle-closure glaucoma
• B) History of malignant melanoma
• C) Hypertension
• D) Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• E) Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nerve Fibers

Nerve fibers that are part of the sympathetic nervous system, involved in the body's fight or flight response by activating bodily systems.

Parasympathetic Nerve Fibers

Components of the autonomic nervous system that help the body to relax and conserve energy, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Peripheral Nervous

A part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.