The nurse notes that a patient who has Parkinson's disease often has twitching of the eye and increased tremors when medications are being administered. The nurse discusses which changes in therapy with the provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Increasing the dose of medications
2. Changing the interval between doses of medication
3. Using a liquid form of the medication
4. Scheduling a drug holiday
5. Adding an adjunctive drug
1,2,5
Rationale 1: These findings may indicate a wearing-off time has occurred. The dose of medication may need to be increased.
Rationale 2: These findings may indicate a wearing-off time has occurred. The timing of drug administration may need to be changed.
Rationale 3: There is no indication that a liquid form of the medication is indicated.
Rationale 4: The patient needs to remain on the medication.
Rationale 5: These findings may indicate a wearing-off time has occurred. There may be a need to add an adjunctive medication.
Global Rationale: These findings may indicate a wearing-off time has occurred. The dose of medication may need to be increased, the timing of drug administration may need to be changed, or an adjunctive drug may need to be added. There is no indication that a liquid form of the medication is indicated. The patient needs to remain on the medication.
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