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Parkinson's Disease Medication and Seizure Disorder Nursing Interventions

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What adverse effect should a nurse instruct a client taking selegiline for Parkinson's disease to monitor for?

Drowsiness (correct)

Hirsutism

Ataxia

Headache

When a provider considers using analgesics along with selegiline in a client, what adverse effect can result from a drug interaction with meperidine?

Jaundice

Muscle rigidity (correct)

Frequent urination

Cellulitis

What important information should a nurse provide when teaching the family of a client with Alzheimer's disease about donepezil?

Administer the drug first thing in the morning (correct)

Monitor for constipation

Avoid NSAIDs for pain

The dosage will be increased weekly

How does levodopa/carbidopa help control symptoms in a client with Parkinson's disease?

Increase available dopamine in brain Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect should a nurse monitor a client for after starting methotrexate therapy?

Bone marrow depression Signup and view all the answers

What instruction should the nurse include for a client taking levodopa/carbidopa to treat Parkinson’s disease?

Change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What can occur as a result of an interaction between valproic acid and phenytoin?

Phenytoin toxicity Signup and view all the answers

What instruction should the nurse include for a client prescribed baclofen?

Avoid driving until the drug’s effects are evident Signup and view all the answers

What adverse effect should a client monitor for when prescribed valproic acid for a seizure disorder?

Jaundice Signup and view all the answers

What should a client taking valproic acid for a seizure disorder monitor for?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about taking valproic acid for a seizure disorder?

It should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption Signup and view all the answers