An older adult with suspected Parkinson's Disease has a "challenge test" performed in order to confirm the diagnosis. The nurse understands that a "challenge test" will demonstrate which of the following?
a. Immediate reversal of all symptoms of Parkinson's Disease after administration of levodopa
b. Dramatic improvement of symptoms of Parkinson's Disease after administration of levodopa
c. Dramatic improvement in gait only after administration of levodopa
d. Dramatic improvement in tremor only af-ter administration of levodopa
ANS: B
A diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is confirmed by a "challenge test" when symptoms improve dramatically after the administration of the medication levodopa.
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