Which of the following are common side effects of PD and the medications used to treat it? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin irritation c. Dystonia
b. Dyskinesias d. Nausea
B, C
Medication therapy is complicated and must be closely supervised. Hypotension, dyskinesias (involuntary movements), dystonia (lack of control of movement), hallucinations, sleep disorders, and depression are common side effects of both the disease and the medications used to treat it. Nausea is not a side effect of PD.
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