NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is ordered to begin carbidopa-levodopa therapy. Which of the following instructions should the LPN emphasize?

Eat foods high in protein
If tremors occur, discontinue the drug abruptly
The drug may cause urine or sweat discoloration, but it is harmless
The drug is discontinued when the symptoms are controlled for 2 months

Explanation

Answer: C - The client may experience discoloration of urine and sweat, but this is harmless. The client should be encouraged to avoid high protein foods because they can interfere with the transport of medication to the central nervous system. The drug is administered on a long-term basis.

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