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gbarreiro

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The drug category _______________ blocks dopamine receptors and is a major treatment for schizophrenia.
 
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Question 2

When observing a patient receiving tricyclic antidepressant therapy, ________________wou ld bring attention to the nurse that the patient was undergoing anticholinergic effects.
 
  A.
  Urine retention and changes in blood glucose
  B.
  Respiratory depression
  C.
  Delirium
  D.
  Cardiac arrhythmias


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

antipsychotics
Antipsychotics are major tranquilizers. Antipsychotic agents block both serotonin and dopamine.

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Anticholinergic effects include hypotension, lethargy, weight gain, urine retention, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and changes in blood glucose.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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