A Client Diagnosed with Depression Has Been Placed on Imipramine

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with depression has been placed on imipramine (Tofranil) .What would the nurse most likely assess if the client experiences adverse effects to this medication?

• A)Polyuria with gross proteinuria
• B)Hypertension with severe emesis
• C)Various anemias accompanied by bradycardia
• D)Dizziness accompanied by possible photosensitivity

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Definitions:

Yerkes-Dodson Law

The principle that performance increases with arousal up to an optimal point, after which it decreases with further arousal.

Arousal Levels

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Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with emotions in oneself and others.

Emotional Expressions

The outward display of emotions through facial expressions, body language, or vocalizations.