A patient taking entacapone (Comtan) for Parkinson's disease informs you that his urine is now brownish-orange in color. What is your best action?
a. Explain that this is an expected side effect and is not harmful.
b. Collect a urine sample and send it to the laboratory for urinalysis.
c. Hold the drug and immediately notify the prescriber.
d. Instruct the patient to increase his intake of fluids.
ANS: A
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