Ch. 15 Quiz
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What is the pharmacologic action of entacapone, a potent catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor?
reduces destruction of dopamine in peripheral tissues
Which cholinergic symptoms of Parkinson's disease are reduced with anticholinergic drugs?
tremors and drooling
Which adverse effects associated with levodopa therapy would support the nursing diagnosis "Risk for Injury"?
orthostatic hypotension
Which reaction occurs as a result of prescribing carbidopa-levodopa?
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Which vitamin will reduce the therapeutic effects of levodopa?
B6
