Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa (L-dopa) therapy. Improvement in which of the following indicates effective therapy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Levodopa reduces muscle rigidity, a hallmark symptom of Parkinson's, indicating effective therapy. Mood, appetite, and alertness are not primary targets of levodopa.