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burton19126

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on: Jun 25, 2018
An older patient is started on amitriptyline to control depression. The nurse knows to monitor for (Select all that apply)
 
  a. impaired psychomotor function.
  b. irregular heart rate.
  c. polyuria.
  d. pulmonary edema.

Question 2

Psychologic and spiritual interventions have the power to engage a patient's (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. hope.
  b. fear.
  c. will to survive.
  d. energy.
  e. ability to meet life's challenges.


HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, C
Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline and amitriptyline compounds) have strong anticholinergic effects; may lead to ataxia, impaired psychomotor function, syncope, falls; cardiac arrhythmias (QT interval changes); may produce polyuria or lead to urinary incontinence; may exacerbate chronic constipation

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
Psychologic and spiritual interventions have the power to engage a patient's hope, energy, will to survive, and ability to meet life's challenges. Fear is a coping deficit.


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