Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease about levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet). Which instruction should be included?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoiding driving until effects are known ensures safety. It is best taken with food, improvement is gradual, and it is taken regularly, not as needed.

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