Which of the following statements is true of the drug selegiline?
A. Selegiline is considered more potent and is more effective than the drug rasagiline.
B. Selegiline decreases the concentration of dopamine that is formed in the brain.
C. The adverse effects of selegiline are more intense and occur more frequently than those of the drug levodopa.
D. Selegiline prolongs the duration of action of dopamine by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B).
Answer: D
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When nurses are confronted with ethical dilemmas that challenge their values and beliefs, what is the best source to rely on to make the right decision?
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