A nurse administering carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) to a client should monitor the client for decreased effects of carbidopa/levodopa when which of the following medications are initiated? Select all that apply
A) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C) Zonisamide (Zonegran)
D) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
E) Meperidine (Demerol)
Ans: A, C
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A nurse administering carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) to a client should monitor the client for decreased effects of carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) when anticonvulsants, like phenytoin and zonisamide, are initiated.
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