A client diagnosed with depression has been placed on imipramine (Tofranil). What would the nurse most likely assess if the client experiences adverse effects of this medication?
1. Various anemias accompanied by bradycardia
2. Hypertension with severe emesis
3. Dizziness accompanied by possible photosensitivity
4. Polyuria with gross proteinuria
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Anemia and bradycardia are not adverse effects of this drug.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: The most common adverse effects of imipramine include dizziness and, to a lesser extent, photosensitivity.
Rationale 4: Polyuria is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: The most common adverse effects of imipramine include dizziness and, to a lesser extent, photosensitivity. Anemia, bradycardia, hypertension, and polyuria are not adverse effects of this drug.
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