The patient receives levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet). What will the best teaching by the nurse include as relates to this medication?
1. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.
2. Take the medication with meals.
3. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
4. Take the medication with a protein food.
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Rationale 1: There isn't any significant relationship between caffeine and Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet).
Rationale 2: Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with meals; this will decrease absorption.
Rationale 3: Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
Rationale 4: Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with a protein food; this will decrease absorption.
Global Rationale: Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should be taken on an empty stomach for better absorption. Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with meals; this will decrease absorption. Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) should not be taken with a protein food; this will decrease absorption. There isn't any significant relationship between caffeine and Levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet).
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