Levodopa Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What nursing intervention is appropriate for a 70-year-old female patient receiving lithium? - Monitor Fluid and Sodium Intake A nurse is caring fora patient who is taking lithium for mania. The nurse’s assessment includes a notation of a lithium serum level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse anticipates seeing what? - clonic movements •serum levels of 2-2.5 mEq/L may produce ataxia, clonic movements, possible seizures and hypotension* The nurse administers chlorpromazine intramuscularly...

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Which of the following assessment findings could the nurse see in a patient with parkinsonism? (Select all that apply.) a. An abrupt onset of symptoms b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia e. Bilateral muscle weakness (Ans- b. Muscle rigidity c. Involuntary tremors d. Bradykinesia A patient is receiving carbidopa-levodopa for parkinsonism. What should the nurse know about this drug? a. Carbidopa-levodopa may lead to hypertension. b. Carbidopa-levodopa may ...

Lippincott's NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU Access Code; Exam Questions & Answers (Deeply Explained)-After a lengthy labor, a primigravid client gives birth to a healthy newborn boy with a moderate amount of skull molding. What information would the nurse include when explaining to the parents about this condition? a)It is typically seen with breech births. b)It usually lasts a day or two before resolving. c)It is unusual when the brow is the presenting part. d)Surgical intervention ...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An...

Exam 4: NSG123 / NSG 123 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's Answer: Use of Levodopa for one week Q: Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Answer: Safety Aspiration Dietary consult for weight loss Supplemental feedings Weight weekly Help with meals Q: What type of exercise can a patient with Parkinson's not do? Answer: Treadmill Q: 3 Keys to Communication with Parkinson...

Exam 1: PRN1725/ PRN 1725 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: What is Levodopa used for? Answer: Parkinson's Q: Potential Cardiac SE of Levodopa Answer: Sedating effect & orthostatic hypotension Q: After a MVC, assess the patient for this nursing diagnosis.... (Respiratory) Answer: Ineffective Breathing Patterns Q: What is Battle's sign? Answer: Bluish disc...

NUR 2474 Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 1 dopaminergic agent - Answer levodopa/carbidopa anticholinergic agent - Answer benzotrophine cholinesterase inhibitor - Answer donepezil Immunomodulators - Answer interferon beta traditional anti epileptic drugs - Answer phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid atypical anti epileptic drugs - Answer oxcarbazepine lamotrigdine barbiturates - Answer Phenobarbital muscle spams drugs - Answer baclofen dantrolene 1st generation antipsychotics - Answer low potency:...

ATI RN Nutrition Online Practice 2019 B A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? Increase your intake of foods containing pectin A nurse is reviewing the labora...

Exam 4: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's Answer: Use of Levodopa for one week Q: Nursing Interventions for Parkinson's Answer: Safety Aspiration Dietary consult for weight loss Supplemental feedings Weight weekly Help with meals Q: What type of exercise can a patient with Parkinson's not do? Answer: Treadmill Q: 3 Ke...