A Patient Taking a Levodopa Preparation for the First Time

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient taking a levodopa preparation for the first time calls the clinic to report dark discoloration of his urine.Which statement is true in this situation?

• A)The discoloration of urine is a harmless effect of the drug.
• B)The patient has taken this drug with red wine or cheese.
• C)The patient is having an allergic reaction to the drug.
• D)The patient has most likely taken extra drug doses.

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