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An older adult client with Parkinson disease is seen because the daughter states the client cannot stay awake in the daytime. The client is sleeping most of the day, and is having trouble sleeping at night. The client has no history of cardiac events or psychiatric disorders. Vital signs, electrolytes, liver and renal test results are within normal limits. The client is slightly underweight for height. The nurse would anticipate a prescription for which medication?
1. Sodium oxybate (gammahydroxybutyrate, Xyrem)
2. Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec)
3. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
4. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
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Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.
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I've studied this stuff recently, so I knew what the answer was. Good luck with the rest.
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