A patient has been prescribed the dopamine agonist pramipexole (Mirapex)for Parkinson's disease.Which are important for the nurse to include when teaching about this medication? (Select all that apply.)

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Patients may fall asleep suddenly when taking this medication.The patient should be cautioned to avoid driving until effects are known.Giving with meals may reduce nausea.B.It is unknown if this medication causes constipation.A.F.Selegiline,not pramipexole,should be given at noon and interacts with meperidine (Demerol).

A Patient Has Been Prescribed the Dopamine Agonist Pramipexole (Mirapex)for