A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Is Being Treated with Tricyclic

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with tricyclic medications.What should the nurse inform the patient to expect when teaching information concerning side effects?

• A) Orthostatic hypotension
• B) Hypercholesterolemia
• C) Fatigue
• D) Blurred vision

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