A patient who has been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) informs you that a dark spot on his arm is getting larger. What is your best action?
a. Measure the size of the spot and document the finding.
b. Inform the patient that this is an expected side effect of the drug.
c. Administer the drug as ordered by the prescriber.
d. Hold the drug and contact the prescriber about this change.
ANS: D
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