A client diagnosed with Parkinson disease is being started on levodopa (Larodopa). For what should the nurse check the client's chart before giving this medication?
1. Cardiac problems
2. Dizziness
3. Angle-closure glaucoma
4. Psychosis.
Answer: 3
1. Clients with cardiac dysfunction should not take anticholinergics.
2. Dizziness is not a contraindication to levodopa.
3. Angle-closure glaucoma is a contraindication for taking levodopa.
4. Psychosis is possible when taking the dopamine agonists.
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