When reviewing the medication records of several clients, the nurse notes documentation of nonergot dopamine receptor agonists. Which of the following would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply
A) Pramipexole (Mirapex)
B) Entacapone (Comtan)
C) Amantadine (Symmetrel)
D) Ropinirole (Requip)
E) Benztropine (Cogentin)
Ans: A, D
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Pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip) are nonergot dopamine receptor agonists.
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