A psychiatric client is prescribed anticholinergic medication to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's-like tremors associated with long-term antipsychotic pharmacotherapy. Which of the following are common side effects of anticholinergic medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urinary frequency
b. Dry mouth
c. Blurred vision
d. Dizziness
e. Hypertension
b. Dry mouth
c. Blurred vision
d. Dizziness
FEEDBACK:
a. Urinary retention, not frequency, is a possible side effect of anticholinergic medication.
b. Dry mouth is a possible side effect of anticholinergic medication. .
c. Blurred vision is a possible side effect of anticholinergic medication. .
d. Dizziness is a possible side effect of anticholinergic medication. .
e. Hypertension is not a side effect of anticholinergic medications.
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