A patient is taking entacapone (Comtan) along with carbidopa-levodopa to treat parkinsonism. The nurse notes that the patient's urine is orange in color. The nurse will
a. notify the provider of possible drug toxicity.
b. reassure the patent that this is a harmless side effect.
c. request an order for liver function tests.
d. request an order for a urinalysis.
ANS: B
Entacapone can cause the urine to be dark yellow to orange. It does not indicate drug toxicity, liver effects, or changes in renal function.
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