Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 587 of 2368

A client taking carbidopa/levodopa reports new intense urges to gamble and spend money. Which action by the nurse is correct?

  1. Reassure the client that these urges are an expected effect
  2. Tell the client to double the next dose
  3. Advise the client to stop the drug suddenly
  4. Report the urges to the provider because a dose change may stop them
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Correct answer: Report the urges to the provider because a dose change may stop them

Intense urges are a reported adverse effect of dopaminergic drugs. They should be reported to the provider.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: Carbidopa/Levodopa. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026