A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new prescription for donepezil.
Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse inform the family to expect?

Choice A rationale:

While it’s important for the client to maintain a balanced diet, consuming a lot of protein with each meal does not specifically benefit a person taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson’s disease.

Choice B rationale:

Levodopa/carbidopa can cause side effects such as uncontrolled muscle movements in the face, arms, legs, or trunk. Therefore, monitoring for an increase in unusual movements is a sign of understanding the potential side effects of the medication.

Choice C rationale:

Levodopa/carbidopa helps manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease but does not prevent the disease from progressing.

Choice D rationale:

While levodopa/carbidopa can help reduce symptoms such as stiffness and tremors, it does not typically result in a rapid improvement in condition.

Choice A rationale:

“Inject the medication into the subcutaneous tissue of your abdomen.” This is correct because exenatide is a type of medication that needs to be injected subcutaneously for it to be absorbed into the body properly.

Choice B rationale:

“Discard excess medication after 60 days.” This statement is incorrect because exenatide pens are usually good for 30 days after the first use.

Choice C rationale:

“Take the medication at bedtime.” This is incorrect because exenatide should be taken within 60 minutes before the morning and evening meal.

Choice D rationale:

“Contact the provider if you experience unexplained muscle pain.” While this is generally good advice when starting any new medication, muscle pain is not a common side effect of exenatide.