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A client is admitted with Parkinson’s disease who has been taking Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) for 1 year. Which clinical manifestation would be most important to report?

ExplanationSpasmodic eye winking could indicate a toxicity or overdose of the drug Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) and should be reported to the physician. Other signs of toxicity include involuntary twitching of muscles, facial grimaces, and severe tongue protrusion. Answers A, C, and D are side effects but do not indicate toxicity of the drug.