Which of the following statements is true of the drug selegiline?
A. Selegiline is considered more potent and is more effective than the drug rasagiline.
B. Selegiline decreases the concentration of dopamine that is formed in the brain.
C. The adverse effects of selegiline are more intense and occur more frequently than those of the drug levodopa.
D. Selegiline prolongs the duration of action of dopamine by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B).
Answer: D
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client may have multiple primary nurses if transfers within the facility are necessary. 2. Physician satisfaction is decreased. 3. Staff nurses cannot be held legally liable for care provided outside their work hours. 4. It requires a knowledge-based nursing practice model. 5. All persons caring for the client must have excellent communication skills.
Then completing nursing care for a client, the nurse should complete an incident report if which of the following situations occurs during care of this client?
a. Blood samples were sent to the lab and results were reported in 4 hours. b. Diuril 1 g PO was ordered for 1530 and administered at 1600. c. A visitor stayed 2 hours beyond normal visiting hours. d. A client who is diabetic and insulin-dependent receives her roommate's regular diet tray.
A young man has been diagnosed with hemophilia and the nurse is planning his discharge teaching and includes what teaching point?
A) Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for mild pain B) Preventing trauma to the body C) Receiving IV factor VIII therapy at home D) Understanding the condition is an X-linked recessive disorder
A hospitalized patient with Parkinson's disease who is receiving apomorphine to treat "off" episodes develops nausea and vomiting. The nurse will discuss the use of which medication with the patient's provider?
a. Levodopa [Dopar] b. Ondansetron [Zofran] c. Prochlorperazine [Compazine] d. Trimethobenzamide [Tigan]