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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Most benzodiazepines are metabolized primarily by microsomal enzymes in the liver.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The nurse understands which of the following is true regarding antidepressant drugs:
 
  a. higher initial doses are often required in elderly clients.
  b. the client should be started on a single, daily dose.
  c. antidepressants can cause constipation and urinary retention.
  d. antidepressant drugs do not exert both peripheral and central anticholinergic actions.


Christopher

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Lower initial doses should be used in the elderly.
B Incorrect: The client should be started on moderate daily divided doses.
C Correct: The peripheral and central anticholinergic actions can cause these.
D Incorrect: They can exert both peripheral and central anticholinergic actions.


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