The nurse is teaching a woman who has Parkinson's disease about the dietary implications of her upcoming treatment with levodopa/carbidopa. What should the nurse teach this patient?
A) "It's important to take this medication on a full stomach so that it doesn't make you nauseous."
B) "Most people find that it's best to take this medication at bedtime, provided you haven't snacked in the evening."
C) "If possible, try to eat extra protein when you're taking this medication."
D) "Dairy products will make this medication ineffective, so make sure you don't take them at the same time."
A
Feedback:
Levodopa/carbidopa is administered with or just after food or following a meal to reduce nausea and vomiting. Levodopa/carbidopa is not administered with a high-protein diet. Dairy products do not interfere with pharmacokinetics.
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