In older adults, because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects, the tricyclic antidepressants of choice are:
A. tacrine or ketoconazole
B. donezepil or rivastigmine
C. nortriptyline or desipramine
D. lithium or galantamine
c
Rationale: Nortriptyline or desipramine are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice for older adults because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects.
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