A nurse provides teaching for a patient who is newly diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the drug therapy for this disease?
A) "A levodopa/carbidopa combination is used to improve motor function."
B) "There are several drugs available to treat dyskinesias."
C) "When 'off' times occur, I may need to increase my dose of levodopa."
D) "With adequate drug therapy, the disease progression may be slowed."
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