Levodopa and Carbidopa-- When they use these drugs?
What are Levodopa and Carbidopa? What do they use for?
What type of Levodopa and Carbidopa, and what general class they belong to? What are things to consider when taking these drugs?
Drug cardfor Dopaminergic Agents/Dopamine Agonist -carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet, L-Dopa)
In Parkinson's disease, carbidopa is often given with levodopa to prevent central conversion of levodopa to the brain, making more levodopa available for peripheral tissues. True False
In Parkinson's disease, carbidopa is often given with levodopa to prevent central conversion of levodopa to the brain, making more levodopa available for peripheral tissues True False
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Parkinson's disease - carbidopa-levodopa TR, a 79-year-old man, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 10 years ago. During his early treatment he took selegiline. The drug dosage was increased to alleviate symptoms. 1. How does selegiline alleviate symptoms of Parkinsonism? 2. What dietary changes should be made during the time TR takes selegiline? Because TR developed side effects and adverse reactions to selegiline, the health care provider changed the drug to carbidopa-levodopa. (Sinemet) TR asks...
1) The drug carbidopa enhances the action of the drug levodopa by: inhibiting the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal ganglia. inhibiting the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the periphery. promoting the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the basal ganglia. promoting the conversion of levodopa to dopamine in the periphery. 2) Identify a drug that inhibits the metabolism of dopamine. Levodopa Selegiline Bromocriptine Amantadine 3) Constipation is a side effect of opioid use caused by the:...
1. Carbidopa is different from L-DOPA due to . . . A. Its ability to prevent the breakdown of 5-HT B. Its ability to prevent the breakdown of Alcohol C. Its ability to keep L-DOPA in the synapses of the brain D. Its ability to reverse neurodegeneration 2. This drug is known to induce sleep-bound insomnia . . . A. Amitriptyline B. Gabapentin® C. Zoloft® D. Triazolam 3. Lab results from a patient on lithium have come to Dr. Hoffer,...
Antiparkinsonian Drugs Chapter 28 Discussion: Antiparkinson Drugs Mr. Stevens is a 70-year-old client was admitted to the hospital after a fall at his home. After a comprehensive assessment, the healthcare provider has diagnosed him with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. His symptoms include tremors of the hands, a shulling gait, and slow movements. He has been started on the drug carbidopa/levodopa. He is now ready to be discharged home. The nurse is conducting discharge teaching with Mr. Stevens and his wife. Mrs....