Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 588 of 2368
A client taking amantadine for Parkinson's disease wants to stop the drug because they feel better. Which response is best?
- You should not stop it suddenly, as that can cause Parkinsonian crisis
- You can stop it whenever your tremor improves, since you feel better now
- You can skip doses on days when you feel well and your tremor is mild
- You can stop it safely if you take a cold medication in its place
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Correct answer: You should not stop it suddenly, as that can cause Parkinsonian crisis
Amantadine should not be stopped abruptly because it can cause Parkinsonian crisis.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Central Nervous System: Amantadine. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026