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jayhills49

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Your patient has been taking a SSRI antidepressant for 6 weeks. On arrival at the clinic, which observation would indicate a positive outcome from the medication?
 
  A.
  Patient reports sleeping 12 hours a night.
  B.
  Patient reports sleeping 3 hours a night.
  C.
  Patient reports a weight loss of 10 pounds.
  D.
  Patient arrives neatly dressed.

Question 2

Some medications such as tricyclics cause blurred vision. What is the cause of this effect?
 
  A.
  Hyperglycemia
  B.
  Anticholinergic effect
  C.
  Hypoxia
  D.
  Hypertension


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Attention to personal appearance is an important indicator of improved mood. The other responses are not indicative of improvements in depression. Abnormal sleep patterns indicate continued depression. Weight loss can occur with some antidepressants but would not be used as a measure of positive outcome for depression.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Anticholinergic effect can create blurred vision, urinary retention, and dry mouth caused by the blockage of acetylcholine.


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