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Title: Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include Post by: Tyhoops97 on Jan 21, 2018 Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include
a. nausea, diarrhea, and irritability. b. seizures, agranulocytosis, and insomnia. c. headache, sexual dysfunction, and weight loss. d. history of falls, arrhythmias, and blurred vision. Title: Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include Post by: RNstudent312 on Jan 21, 2018 D
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) produce anticholinergic (blurred vision) and antiadrenergic (orthostatic hypotension leading to falls and arrhythmias) side effects. Gastrointestinal symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and weight variations are related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy. Seizures are seen with bupropion therapy. Agranulocytosis is not considered a major problem with any of the groups of antidepressants. |