A nurse can anticipate that anticholinergic side effects may occur when a client is taking
a. lithium.
b. risperidone.
c. buspirone.
d. fluphenazine.
ANS: D
Fluphenazine, a first-generation antipsychotic, exerts muscarinic blockade, resulting in dry mouth,
blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention. Option A: Lithium therapy is more often
associated with fluid balance problems, including polydipsia, polyuria, and edema. Option B:
Risperidone therapy is more often associated with movement disorders, orthostatic hypotension, and
sedation. Option C: Buspirone is associated with anxiety reduction without major side effects.
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