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The drug category _______________ blocks dopamine receptors and is a major treatment for schizophrenia.
 
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When observing a patient receiving tricyclic antidepressant therapy, ________________wou ld bring attention to the nurse that the patient was undergoing anticholinergic effects.
 
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  Urine retention and changes in blood glucose
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  Respiratory depression
  C.
  Delirium
  D.
  Cardiac arrhythmias



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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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