Asked by elliet leiva on Jun 07, 2024
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A child has been diagnosed with enuresis. TCA imipramine (Tofranil) has been prescribed for the child. The nurse understands that this medication is in which category?
A) Antidepressant
B) Antidiuretic
C) Antispasmodic
D) Analgesic
TCA Imipramine
A tricyclic antidepressant used to treat major depression and enuresis (bedwetting), acting by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters.
Antidepressant
A medication or other form of treatment designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by influencing neurotransmitter levels.
Enuresis
The medical term for involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.
- Pinpoint the signs and symptoms associated with eating disorders and perceive their implications on the well-being of adolescents.
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SJ
Srishti JalanJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Drug therapy is increasingly being prescribed to treat enuresis. Three types of drugs are used: tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), antidiuretics, and antispasmodics. The selection depends on the interpretation of the cause. The drug used most frequently is the TCA imipramine (Tofranil), which exerts an anticholinergic action in the bladder to inhibit urination. Tofranil is in the antispasmodic category. Analgesics are not used to treat enuresis.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the signs and symptoms associated with eating disorders and perceive their implications on the well-being of adolescents.