Author Question: A nurse administers amitriptyline cautiously to which clients? Select all that apply. A) Clients ... (Read 221 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse administers amitriptyline cautiously to which clients? Select all that apply.

A) Clients with cardiac disease
B) Clients with hypothyroidism
C) Clients with diabetes
D) Elderly clients
E) Adolescent clients

Question 2

Which of the following antidepressants exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin? Select all that apply.

A) Amitriptyline
B) Bupropion
C) Clomipramine
D) Fluoxetine
E) Escitalopram

peter · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline can cause cardiac-related adverse reactions, so the nurse should give TCAs with caution to clients with pre-existing cardiac disease and elderly clients.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D, E
Feedback:
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like fluoxetine and escitalopram exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and clomipramine exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. Bupropion is believed to affect serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine receptors.