Asked by Anica Tacna on May 17, 2024
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A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely to occur when a patient is taking:
A) lithium (Lithobid) .
B) buspirone (BuSpar) .
C) risperidone (Risperdal) .
D) fluphenazine (Prolixin) .
Anticholinergic Side Effects
Side effects caused by medications that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and cognitive impairment.
Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
An antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.
- Isolate and govern the adverse impacts of antipsychotic and antidepressant medication regimen.
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Naman VermaMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Fluphenazine, a first-generation antipsychotic medication, exerts muscarinic blockade, resulting in dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention. Lithium therapy is more often associated with fluid balance problems, including polydipsia, polyuria, and edema. Risperidone therapy is more often associated with movement disorders, orthostatic hypotension, and sedation. Buspirone is associated with anxiety reduction without major side effects.
Learning Objectives
- Isolate and govern the adverse impacts of antipsychotic and antidepressant medication regimen.
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