Posted: July 7th, 2017

A nurse is instructing a client regarding Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The nurse tells the client that which of the following is a side effect of the medication?

A nurse is instructing a client regarding Carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The nurse tells the client that which of the following is a side effect of the medication?

A. Difficulty performing a voluntary movement.
B. Increased blood pressure.
C. Increased heart rate.
D. Itchiness of the skin.