A patient with advanced Parkinson's disease who takes levodopa (Dopar) has been taking bromocriptine (Parlodel) for several weeks. Which of the following findings should most concern the nurse?
a. Increased urine output
b. Nightmares and agitation
c. A consistent increase in respirations
d. Swelling and redness in the feet
ANS: C
A consistent increase in respirations should most concern the nurse, because bromocriptine can cause pulmonary infiltrates.
Bromocriptine does not cause an increase in urine output.
Nightmares and agitation may occur, but the increase in respirations should cause the most concern, because pulmonary infiltrates may lead to congestive heart failure.
Swelling and redness in the feet are important but rare side effects They are not as notable as a consistent increase in respirations.
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