Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a client with Parkinson's disease. Which medication should the nurse question with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic that blocks dopamine receptors, which can worsen Parkinson's disease symptoms by counteracting the dopamine-enhancing effects of medications like levodopa-carbidopa, pramipexole, and ropinirole, which are used to manage Parkinson's disease.