Asked by Paulette Hayes on Sep 24, 2024

A tricyclic antidepressant is prescribed for an older adult patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding:

A) use of other prescribed medications and over-the-counter products.
B) evidence of pseudoparkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia.
C) history of psoriasis and any other skin disorders.
D) current immunization status.

Tricyclic Antidepressant

A class of medications used to treat depression that works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

Pseudoparkinsonism

A condition that resembles Parkinson's disease but is caused by side effects of certain medications, not by the disease itself.

Over-The-Counter

Refers to medicines and products available without a prescription, accessible directly from stores.

  • Pinpoint the dangers and obligatory preventative actions when prescribing medication to senior citizens.