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A client is ordered a tricyclic antidepressant. In monitoring this client, the nurse would assess for:
 
  a. orthostatic hypotension.
  b. secondary hypertension.
  c. gastrointestinal upset.
  d. bradycardia.

Question 2

The client has been placed on Risperdal. He complains to the nurse of experiencing headaches. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to recognize that this is a(n) ________ the medication and call the physician.
 
  a. adverse reaction to
  b. expected side effect of
  c. life-threatening reaction to
  d. anaphylactic reaction to


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Cheesycrackers

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

ANS: A
Tricyclic antidepressants are known to cause orthostatic hypotension, hypotension, and sedation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Headaches are an expected side effect of treatment with Risperdal.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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