When treating clients with medications for Parkinson's disease, the nurse knows that the wearing-off phenomenon occurs for which reason?
The clients liver is no longer able to metabolize the drug.
There are rapid swings in the clients response to levodopa.
The medications begin to lose effectiveness against Parkinson's disease.
The client cannot tolerate the medications at times.
The Correct Answer is C
A, B and D- The phenomenon is not related to the liver’s ability to metabolize the drug and its is not a fluctuating phenomenon
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
C. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissue to provide energy
A. White blood cells fight infections
B. Albumin is a protein synthesized by the liver-unaffected by chemotherapy
D. Platelets are used for blood clotting
Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]
Explanation
Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections
Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage
E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects
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