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NCLEX-RN

Category - Pharmacological

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An 80-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease was diagnosed with melanoma. During nursing assessment, which of the following medications should the nurse question?

Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Levodopa (L-dopa)
Cognex (Tacrine)
Seligine hydrochloride (Eldepryl)

Explanation

Answer: B - Induction or exacerbation of melanoma has been associated with levodopa intake. Intake of selegine and amantadine has not been associated with melanoma development or exacerbation. Cognex is used for Alzheimer’s disease.

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