NCLEX Exam NCLEX-PN Topic 3 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 1
Topic #: 3

Tricyclics (Antidepressants) sometimes have which of the following adverse affects on patients that have a diagnosis of depression?

AShortness of breath

BFainting

CLarge Intestine ulcers

DDistal muscular weakness

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Suggested Answer: B

Fainting and hypotension can be caused by Tricyclics.

by Aleta at Jun 16, 2025, 03:55 AM

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21 hours ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) Distal muscular weakness.

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23 hours ago

I'm surprised they didn't include 'Spontaneous levitation' as one of the options. That would have been a real head-scratcher!

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12 days ago

I think it's B) Fainting.

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17 days ago

Haha, large intestine ulcers? Really? C) is just silly. I'm going with D) Distal muscular weakness. Tricyclics can affect neuromuscular function.

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18 days ago

I think the answer is A) Shortness of breath. Tricyclics can have anticholinergic effects, which can cause respiratory issues.

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20 days ago

Definitely B) Fainting. Tricyclics can cause orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to fainting episodes. This is a well-known side effect.

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