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bucstennis@aim.com

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A patient receiving a tricyclic antidepressant complains of constipation. What is the health care provider's interpretation of the patient's complaint?
 
  a. It is a sign of recovery from depression.
  b. It is an attention-getting mechanism.
  c. It is a common side effect of the drug.
  d. It is an indication that this drug should be stopped.

Question 2

The patient is experiencing irritability, muscle tension, and an inability to relax. Which of the fol-lowing drugs would the nurse expect to see ordered for the patient?
 
  a. Buspirone (BuSpar)
  b. Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral)
  c. Ramelteon (Rozerem)
  d. Meprobamate (Miltown)


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amy.lauersdorf90

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Constipation is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressant drug therapy. Constipation is one of the anticholinergic adverse drug effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Buspirone is only approved for patients with generalized anxiety disorder.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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