" The current bag of TPN is empty and a new bag is not available on the unit
- Take the drug at bedtime to avoid daytime drowsiness
Here are important nursing considerations when administering this drug: Nursing Assessment
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) Parkinson’s disease is believed to be related to an imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine and a deficiency of dopamine in certain areas
Levodopa, dopamine agonists, or monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors can be used initially for patients who require treatment for symptoms of
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of
It is used to treat signs like Parkinson’s disease caused by other health problems
+ + + Interventions + + Implement therapeutic exercises (coordination
Carbidopa is a medication used in the management and treatment of Parkinson disease (PD)
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A patient with Parkinson's disease is taking levodopa/carbidopa [Sinemet] and reports occasional periods of loss of drug effect lasting from minutes to several hours
The nurse has reinforced instructions to a client with Parkinson's disease who is taking carbidopa/levodopa
It is in the decarboxylase inhibitor class of drugs
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel
Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to consume with the medication?6 oz Greek yogurt1 oz cheddar cheeseSix peanut butter crackersOne slice wheat toast
It works by increasing the amount of dopamine in your brain, a substance which helps manage body movements and coordination
The nurse should teaching the patient and care giver that pharmacologic therapy of PD? A
One of the primary nursing considerations when administering metoprolol is monitoring the patient’s ECG and vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate
After teaching a group of nursing students' issues and problems commonly associated with antiparkinson drug therapy, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students correctly choose which nursing diagnoses as common? The nurse has administered carbidopa/levodopa to a client
What should the nurse instruct the client to avoid using concurrently with L-dopa? a) Topical corticosteroid ointments b) Foods that are high in tyramines c) Multivitamin-mineral preparations d) Over-the-counter calcium carbonate tablets Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A client with Parkinson's disease has begun therapy with carbidopa/levodopa
This medication should be taken with meals to decrease gastrointestinal (GI) upset
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? 1) change position slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension 2) eat a high-protein snack to increase absorption 3) take the drug at bedtime to avoid daytime drowsiness 4) expect eye twitching When teaching a patient about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet), what information should the nurse include about this medication? Giving both drugs together minimizes adverse effects and decreases the risk of kidney or liver disease