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Week 6 Final: NR566 / NR-566
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Test Module Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Parkinson Disease
Pramipexole Most common adverse effect
Answer:
when used alone nausea, dizziness, daytime somnolence, insomnia, constipation, weakness, and hallucinations.
when the drug is combined with levodopa, about 50% of patients experience orthostatic hypotension and dyskinesias, which are not seen when the drug is used by itself. In addition, the incidence of hallucinations nearly doubles.
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Question:
Parkinson Disease
Pramipexole When is it best used in treating PD?
Answer:
The drug is used alone in early-stage PD and is combined with levodopa in advanced-stage PD.
When used as monotherapy in early PD, pramipexole can produce significant improvement in motor performance. When combined with levodopa in advanced PD, the drug can reduce fluctuations in motor control and may permit a reduction in levodopa dosage.
Question:
Parkinson Disease
COMT inhibitors When to use/prescribe
Answer:
entacapone is especially beneficial for patients who experience a wearing off of the effects of levodopa/carbidopa. Entacapone may also permit a reduction in levodopa dosage.
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