A Patient Is Given an Antidepressant for Diabetic Neuropathy and Sees

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient is given an antidepressant for diabetic neuropathy and sees you 1 month later with complaints of constipation,dry mouth,palpitations,difficulty urinating,light-headedness,and blurry vision.Which medications most likely caused her problems?

• A)amitriptyline (Elavil)
• B)sertraline (Zoloft)
• C)divalproex (Depakote)
• D)risperidone (Risperdal)
• E)bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Definitions:

Visceroreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the internal organs (viscera) that generate impulses regarding physiological processes, including pain, hunger, and fullness.

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue is a type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body, characterized by few cells and a large amount of extracellular matrix.

Two-Point Discrimination

The ability to distinguish two separate points when they are simultaneously touched on the skin, a measure of tactile sensory resolution.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors found in the skin and mucosa that respond to pain, temperature, touch, and pressure.