A Nurse Is Discussing Motor Symptoms with a Patient with Parkinson's

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing motor symptoms with a patient with Parkinson's disease who has been taking levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet] for 9 months and who is now having regular tics. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this symptom?

• A) "I may need to try a lower dose of Sinemet to reduce my tics."
• B) "My provider may order clozapine to treat these tics."
• C) "These tics are an indication that my dose of Sinemet is too low."
• D) "This means I will have to have surgery to stop the symptoms."

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