A patient is prescribed amantadine (Symmetrel). Which of the following statements indicates the patient has understood the patient teaching?
A) "This drug is also used to decrease my drooling."
B) "This drug is excreted in my stool and urine."
C) "This drug will improve my tremors in 1–5 days."
D) "This drug is effective when it is given long term."
C
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