12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of Carbidopa/Levodopa?
Priapism
Which of the following is a counseling point specifically related to the use of the Rotigotine (Neupro) Patch?
Remove the patch before an MRI
What is the main concern regarding drug interactions with treatments for Parkinson's disease?
Binding with iron and high-protein foods
True or false: All Parkinson's disease patients are at an increased risk of irregular movements, psychosis, and suicidal ideation and depression?
True
True or false: Carbidopa/Levodopa can cause nausea, dizziness, orthostasis, psychosis, body fluid discoloration, and priapism?
True
True or false: Dopamine agonists can cause orthostasis, drowsiness, and psychosis?
True
What are the potential side effects of Carbidopa/Levodopa?
Nausea, dizziness, orthostasis, psychosis, body fluid discoloration (e.g., dark brown urine, saliva or sweat), and priapism.
What is one counseling point specifically related to the use of the Rotigotine (Neupro) Patch?
Remove the patch before an MRI.
What are the potential side effects of Dopamine agonists?
Orthostasis, drowsiness, and psychosis.
Match the following Parkinson's disease treatments with their side effects:
Carbidopa/Levodopa = Nausea, Dizziness, Orthostasis, Psychosis, Body fluid discoloration, Priapism Dopamine Agonists = Orthostasis, Drowsiness, Psychosis Rotigotine (Neupro) Patch = Skin irritation
Match the counseling points with the appropriate Parkinson's disease treatments:
Carbidopa/Levodopa = Drug interactions due to binding; specifically with iron and high-protein foods. Dopamine Agonists = Can cause Orthostasis, Drowsiness, Psychosis Rotigotine (Neupro) Patch = Remove patch before an MRI; Wear the patch for 24 hours; Rotate where you place the patch
Match the Parkinson's disease treatments with their counseling points:
Carbidopa/Levodopa = Can cause body fluid discoloration (e.g., dark brown urine, saliva or sweat) Dopamine Agonists = Can cause Orthostasis, Drowsiness, Psychosis Rotigotine (Neupro) Patch = Can cause skin irritation; Remove patch before an MRI
Test your knowledge on counseling points for Parkinson's disease patients, including increased risk factors, common side effects of carbidopa/levodopa, and important drug interactions. Learn how to effectively counsel patients on managing their symptoms and avoiding potential complications.
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