A patient who has parkinsonism has been taking carbidopa-levodopa and has shown improvement in symptoms but develops dystonic movements, nausea, and vomiting. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient to replace carbidopa-levodopa?
A) Amantadine HCl (Symmetrel)
B) Benztropine (Cogentin)
C) Bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel)
D) Tacrine (Cognex)
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