A patient who suffers from Parkinson's disease is being treated with levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following disorders will result in the discontinuation of this drug based on a disease-related contraindication?
A) Human immune deficiency virus
B) Human papillomavirus
C) Transient ischemic attacks
D) Narrow-angle glaucoma
D
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Since levodopa can dilate pupils and raise intraocular pressure, it is contraindicated in narrow-angle glaucoma. Levodopa is not contraindicated in patients with human immune deficiency virus. Levodopa is not contraindicated in patients with human papillomavirus. Levodopa is not listed as a contraindication with TIAs.
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