A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Is Receiving Imipramine

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) 200 mg every night at bedtime. Which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to collaborate with the health care provider regarding potentially hazardous side effects of this drug?

• A) Dry mouth
• B) Blurred vision
• C) Nasal congestion
• D) Urinary retention

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Definitions:

Regulates Thirst

The physiological process that maintains hydration in the body by triggering the sensation of thirst.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure) and drives (such as those for food and sex).

Medulla

The base of the brainstem, controlling vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.

Hypothalamus

Situated under the thalamus, this brain region is crucial for orchestrating the activities of the autonomic nervous system and pituitary secretion, thereby regulating core bodily functions such as temperature control, thirst, and hunger to maintain internal balance.