A client is prescribed ropinirole (Requip). The nurse would anticipate an increase in dopamine agonist effects if which of the following medications are initiated? Select all that apply
A) Ranitidine (Zantac)
B) Verapamil (Calan)
C) Estradiol (Estrace)
D) Perphenazine (Trilafon)
E) Lisinopril (Prinivil)
Ans: A, B, C
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A client taking ropinirole (Requip) will have increased dopamine agonist effects if ranitidine, verapamil, or estrogens such as estradiol are initiated.
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