Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa for Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication may cause Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
Carbidopa-levodopa can cause darker urine (due to metabolism), hallucinations (a CNS side effect), and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension). Dry cough and rashes are not typical side effects.