NUR 239 Exam 4 Questions with Complete Solutions
What does a Transient Ischemic attack warn of? Correct Answer-impending stroke: "brain angina" Levadopa action Correct Answer-precursor to dopamine, converted in brain and peripheral tissue to dopamine Levadopa contraindications Correct Answer-glaucoma, caution with heart, renal, liver, endocrine diseases, MAO inhibitors (depression med) Adverse Effects of Levodopa Correct Answer-anorexia, nausea & vomiting, liver toxicity, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, Headache, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, depression, psychosis, suicidal, dyskinesia Nursing Implications of Levodopa Correct Answer-•Takes 6-8 weeks to be effective •Do not take with oral iron supplements or Vit. B6 •Do not eat high protein meals at time take med •Take with a meal or after to reduce nausea Action of carbidopa Correct Ans
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