Antiparkinsonian Medications

What cluster of symptoms is associated with Parkinsonism according to the learning material?

• Nausea, dizziness, and blurred vision

• Fine tremors, slowing of voluntary movements, slowing of speech, muscular weakness

• Rapid heartbeat, sweating, and anxiety

• Memory loss, confusion, and hallucinations

Which of the following can cause Parkinsonian symptoms?

• High blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity

• Drugs, head injuries, and encephalitis

• Kidney and Liver Disease

• Stroke, heart disease, and elevated cholesterol

What is combined with levodopa to help it cross the blood-brain barrier and reach the brain better?

• Bromocriptine

• Amantadine

• Carbidopa

• Rasagiline

Which medication is used for the treatment of restless leg syndrome?

• Bromocriptine

• Ropinirole

• Amantadine

• Carbidopa/Levodopa

Dopaminergic drugs such as levodopa are contraindicated in clients with which condition?

• High blood pressure

• Narrow angle glaucoma and MAOI use

• Migraine headaches

• Insomnia

What should be immediately reported to a doctor when using Dopamine Receptor Agonists?

• Nausea

• Headache

• Abnormal involuntary movements

• Dizziness

Which of the following is an example of a cholinergic blocking drug?

• Tolcapone

• Benzotropine mesylate

• Pramipexole

• Bromocriptine

Which of the following is NOT a common adverse reaction to cholinergic blocking drugs?

• Dry mouth

• Blurred vision

• Tachycardia

• Increased salivation

Which assessment is important for ongoing monitoring of a patient taking tolcapone for Parkinson's disease?

• Regular heart rate checks

• Regular liver function tests

• Frequent blood sugar measurements

• Regular kidney function tests

How should carbidopa-levodopa be given to prevent GI upset?

• With a glass of milk

• With meals

• On an empty stomach

• With antacids