Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 955 of 2368

A nurse teaches an older adult who is starting amitriptyline. Which pair of effects is anticholinergic?

  1. Bradycardia and diarrhea
  2. Excess salivation and diarrhea
  3. Hypertension and increased urination
  4. Urinary retention and dry mouth
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Correct answer: Urinary retention and dry mouth

Anticholinergic effects include tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, and confusion.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antidepressants. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026