The nurse provides patient teaching about use of levodopa for treatment of Parkinson's disease. What statement by the patient would indicate a good understanding of levodopa?
A) "I will take the medication for about a year and then stop."
B) "I should avoid exercising while taking this drug."
C) "I should take this drug with meals to avoid GI upset."
D) "I will take megavitamins to ensure that I have good nutrition."
C
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The patient should be instructed to take levodopa with meals if GI upset occurs. Patients being treated for Parkinson's disease should be taught that drug treatment will be needed for life and cannot be stopped in a year. The patient should continue to be as active as possible. Multivitamins will contain vitamin B6, which should be avoided when taking levodopa.
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