Asked by Nicole Wynters on May 21, 2024
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A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely when a patient takes
A) lithium.
B) buspirone.
C) imipramine.
D) risperidone.
Anticholinergic Side Effects
Side effects resulting from the blockade of acetylcholine receptors, including dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.
Imipramine
A tricyclic antidepressant medication used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders by increasing the activity of certain chemicals in the brain.
Lithium
A chemical element used as a medication to treat mood disorders such as bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood swings.
- Detail the functions and effects of medications employed in psychiatric therapy.
- Understand and handle the negative outcomes of mental health medications.
Verified Answer
DA
Douglas AyegaMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant with strong anticholinergic properties, resulting in dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention. Lithium therapy is more often associated with fluid-balance problems, including polydipsia, polyuria, and edema. Risperidone therapy is more often associated with movement disorders, orthostatic hypotension, and sedation. Buspirone is associated with anxiety reduction without major side effects.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the functions and effects of medications employed in psychiatric therapy.
- Understand and handle the negative outcomes of mental health medications.