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Tricyclics (Antidepressants) sometimes have which of the following adverse affects on patients that have a diagnosis of depression?
Suggested Answer: B
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Fainting and hypotension can be caused by Tricyclics.
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Vernice
10 months ago
Shortness of breath is also a possibility with these meds.
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Glenna
10 months ago
Definitely agree, fainting is a known side effect.
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Sharika
10 months ago
Not sure about that, I thought they mainly affect mood.
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Quentin
10 months ago
Wait, large intestine ulcers? That sounds extreme!
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Dannette
11 months ago
I've read that tricyclics can cause fainting.
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Lea
11 months ago
Distal muscular weakness sounds familiar, but I can't remember if it's directly linked to tricyclics or something else.
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Cherelle
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like large intestine ulcers were mentioned as a rare side effect, but I can't recall clearly.
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Lai
11 months ago
I think fainting might be a possible side effect, especially with the way tricyclics affect blood pressure.
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Tegan
12 months ago
I remember reading that tricyclics can cause various side effects, but I'm not sure if shortness of breath is one of them.
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Launa
12 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I know tricyclics can have some weird side effects, but I'm not sure if distal muscular weakness is one of them. I'll have to think this through carefully and eliminate the options that don't seem quite right.
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Alease
12 months ago
Okay, this seems straightforward. Tricyclics are a type of antidepressant, and they're known to have effects on the autonomic nervous system. I'd say the most likely answer here is fainting, since that's a common anticholinergic side effect.
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Lawrence
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think about this. I know tricyclics can have some side effects, but I'm not sure if shortness of breath or large intestine ulcers are on the list. I'll have to review my notes to be sure.
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Page
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. Tricyclics are known to have anticholinergic effects, which can lead to things like dry mouth, constipation, and fainting.
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Tamesha
1 year ago
Hmm, I see your point. But I still think it's B) Fainting because tricyclics can affect blood pressure.
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Dorian
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe it's D) Distal muscular weakness.
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Roosevelt
1 year 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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Weldon
1 year ago
C) Large Intestine ulcers
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Wilford
1 year ago
B) Fainting
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Tarra
1 year ago
A) Shortness of breath
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Tamesha
1 year ago
I think it's B) Fainting.
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Dick
1 year 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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Kendra
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Shortness of breath. Tricyclics can have anticholinergic effects, which can cause respiratory issues.
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Leatha
1 year 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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Rolland
1 year ago
Yes, it's always good to be aware of potential adverse effects and discuss them with your doctor.
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Elfriede
1 year ago
I think it's important to monitor for these side effects when starting tricyclics.
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Kristel
1 year ago
I've heard that some people also experience D) Distal muscular weakness.
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Shawana
1 year ago
I agree, B) Fainting is a common side effect of tricyclics.