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Question Scenario 1June a 75-year-old lady diagnosed with Parkinsons in 2018On diagnosis treatment was started consisting of Madopar (Co-beneldopa) 50mg QDS with some effect initially but has had to continue to increase dose because of ongoing symptoms. Currently on maximal dose of Madopar 200mg QDS with Repinex CR 8mg OD with obvious dyskinesia from theseMultiple episodes of on/off daily sometimes lasting for an hour plusOff symptoms listed below;FreezingPoor saliva control and restricted speechBrain fogNo fine motor control Considering the complex patient above with multiple daily episodes of on/off and complete the tasks belowIdentify which medications may be used for this and which delivery methods are best suited for this and why.Considering the implications of the on/off and plan this ladies care for the activities of daily living below Eating and drinking. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 12 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


