A client is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa in the form of Sinemet 10/100. The nurse explains to the client that this indicates what dosage of this medication?
a. 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa.
b. 10 mg of levodopa and 100 mg of carbidopa.
c. equal amounts of levodopa and carbidopa.
d. 10 times the dose of carbidopa than of levodopa.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The 10/100 indicates this dosage.
B Incorrect: The 10/100 does not indicate this.
C Incorrect: The 10/100 does not indicate this.
D Incorrect: The 10/100 does not indicate this.
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