Which of the Following Statements Is True About Administering Levodopa

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about administering levodopa in combination with carbidopa?

• A) The addition of carbidopa decreases the amount of levodopa entering the brain.
• B) The addition of carbidopa allows the dosage of levodopa to be reduced.
• C) The addition of carbidopa tends to increase the incidence of adverse effects.
• D) The addition of carbidopa inhibits the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal ganglia.

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