Which side effect from an anticholinergic agent such as atropine is unexpected?
1. Dry mouth
2. Diarrhea
3. Urinary retention
4. Dilated pupils
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Anticholinergic agents could cause dry mouth as a sympathetic nervous system effect.
Rationale 2: Diarrhea is not a side effect of anticholinergic agents.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergic agents could cause urinary retention as a sympathetic nervous system effect.
Rationale 4: Anticholinergic agents could cause dilated pupils as a sympathetic nervous system effect.
Global Rationale: Diarrhea is not a side effect of anticholinergic agents. Anticholinergic agents could cause dry mouth, urinary retention, and pupil dilation as a sympathetic nervous system effect.
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