A Patient Has Been Prescribed the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole (Mirapex)for

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has been prescribed the dopamine agonist pramipexole (Mirapex) for Parkinson's disease.Which are important for the nurse to include when teaching about this medication? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Take it at noon each day."
• B) "Increase fluids and fiber in your diet."
• C) "Taking the medication with food may reduce nausea."
• D) "You may experience sudden bouts of excessive sleepiness."
• E) "Do not drive until the effects of this drug on you are fully known."
• F) "Because this drug may interact with some painkillers, be sure to tell health care providers that you are taking Mirapex."

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