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Ebrown

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Anticholinergic agents, such as benztropine (Cogentin), may be given with a phenothiazine to:
 
  1. Reduce the chance of tardive dyskinesia
  2. Potentiate the effects of the drug
  3. Reduce the tolerance that tends to occur
  4. Increase central nervous system (CNS) depression

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Cecilia presents with depression associated with complaints of fatigue, sleeping all the time, and lack of motivation. An appropriate initial antidepressant for her would be:
 
  1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  2. Paroxetine (Paxil)
  3. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
  4. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)


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bblaney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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