Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A client is being switched from levodopa (L-dopa) to carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). The nurse should monitor for which of the following possible complications during medication changes and dosage adjustment?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Jaundice may indicate hepatotoxicity, a rare but serious complication of levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa. Euphoria, motor fluctuations, and diabetes are not primary concerns during this switch.