A client prescribed an antidepressant tells the nurse that the pill causes dizziness upon standing or changing position too quickly. Which medication does the nurse suspect the client is taking for the treatment of depression?
A) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
B) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
D) Tricyclic antidepressant
Answer: D
The most common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants is orthostatic hypotension, due to alpha1 blockade on blood vessels. Orthostatic hypotension is not associated with the other medications.
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