When assessing the medication history of a patient with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease,which conditions are contraindications for the patient who will be taking carbidopa-levodopa? (Select all that apply.)

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A) Angle-closure glaucoma is a contraindication for carbidopa-levodopa use since the drug can cause mydriasis and increase intraocular pressure.
B) There have been reports of melanoma in patients receiving levodopa, so it is contraindicated in patients with a history of malignant melanoma.
C) Hypertension is not a contraindication for carbidopa-levodopa use but it may require close monitoring and adjustment of the patient's antihypertensive medications.
D) Benign prostatic hyperplasia is not a contraindication for carbidopa-levodopa use.
E) Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated with carbidopa-levodopa since it can lead to hypertensive crisis. MAOIs should be discontinued at least two weeks before starting carbidopa-levodopa.

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