FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Your 55-year-old patient is on Stalevo to treat Parkinson's.  Which molecules are combined to create the brand name medication, Stalevo?

  1. Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa
  2. Carbidopa and levodopa
  3. Entacapone and levodopa
  4. Carbidopa, benztropine, and levodopa
Explanation

Answer: A − Stalevo combines Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa. Carbidopa/levodopa/entacapone, sold under the brand name Stalevo, is a dopaminergic fixed-dose combination medication containing carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz