Author Question: A client is prescribed paroxetine. When teaching the client about this drug, which of the following ... (Read 17 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed paroxetine. When teaching the client about this drug, which of the following would the nurse include as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply.

A) Sexual dysfunction
B) Insomnia
C) Somnolence
D) Diarrhea
E) Constipation

Question 2

A nurse would assess the client for an increase in anticholinergic symptoms if the client is prescribed cimetidine with which antidepressant? Select all that apply.

A) Phenelzine
B) Sertraline
C) Venlafaxine
D) Clomipramine
E) Escitalopram

olderstudent · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The following are possible adverse reactions that may occur with paroxetine: headache, tremors, somnolence, nervousness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, sweating, weakness, and sexual dysfunction.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The concomitant use of cimetidine and tricyclic antidepressants (clomipramine), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (escitalopram and sertraline), and atypical antidepressants (venlafaxine) results in increased anticholinergic symptoms.