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?

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Modafinil (Provigil,Alertec) is a medication commonly used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by Parkinson disease. It works by stimulating the brain and promoting wakefulness without causing agitation or nervousness. Sodium oxybate (Gammahydroxybutyrate, Xyrem) is used to treat narcolepsy, and methylphenidate (Ritalin) is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Selegiline (Eldepryl) is used to treat Parkinson disease but is not indicated for excessive sleepiness.

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