Levodopa therapy for Parkinson's is commonly associated with which consideration?

Levodopa therapy for Parkinson's is commonly associated with which consideration?

• A. Hypotension requiring TED hose
• B. Hyperglycemia
• C. Hypokalemia
• D. Hypertension

Answer: (A)

Levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension due to peripheral dopaminergic effects that lead to vasodilation and autonomic instability. This drop in blood pressure when standing is a key nursing consideration, so measures to prevent venous pooling—like using TED hose—are commonly taken. Hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, and hypertension are not typical or primary concerns with levodopa therapy, making hypotension the best-fit consideration.

Levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension due to peripheral dopaminergic effects that lead to vasodilation and autonomic instability. This drop in blood pressure when standing is a key nursing consideration, so measures to prevent venous pooling—like using TED hose—are commonly taken. Hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, and hypertension are not typical or primary concerns with levodopa therapy, making hypotension the best-fit consideration.