The nurse understands that apomorphine is sometimes used for clients with Parkinson's disease:
a. to facilitate restfulness.
b. as a rapid "rescue" from a "frozen" state.
c. to reverse the depressive effects of acetylcholine.
d. as an analgesic for painful muscle spasms.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not the purpose for its use.
B Correct: It is very effective in treating a frozen state caused by undermedication.
C Incorrect: This is not the purpose for its use.
D Incorrect: It does not have analgesic qualities.
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