When a client is to begin taking carbidopa/levodopa after having been on levodopa alone, the nurse should advise the client to:
a. stop taking levodopa at least one week before starting carbidopa/levodopa.
b. continue using the levodopa for at least one week after starting carbidopa/levodopa.
c. discontinue levodopa at least eight hours before carbidopa/levodopa therapy begins.
d. administer the first dose of carbidopa/levodopa simultaneously with the last dose of levodopa.
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect: This would leave the client deficient in levodopa action.
B Incorrect: This would provide too much levodopa.
C Correct: Levodopa should be discontinued at least 8 hours before carbidopa/levodopa therapy begins.
D Incorrect: This would provide too much levodopa.
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