The nurse is assessing an older patient with Parkinson's disease who was started on entacapone 1 week ago. The patient has a history of coronary artery disease and takes an antihypertensive and aspirin
Which information would support the need for a reduction in medication dosage by the health care provider?
a. Constipation
b. Brownish orange urine
c. Drowsiness
d. Dizziness
ANS: D
Dizziness is a symptom of orthostatic hypotension; dosages may need to be altered. Constipation is an expected adverse effect of this medication. Brownish orange urine is an expected adverse effect of this medication. Drowsiness is an expected adverse effect that occurs when therapy is initiated.
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