Which of the following is on the list of drugs considered suitable for the older adult?
a. Indomethacin (In-docin) c. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
b. Reserpine (Reser-pine) d. Bupropion (Well-butrin)
D
Bupropion is a safe antidepressant for an older adult that is also less likely to cause sexual dys-function than other nonsteroidal SSRIs. Indomethacin is unsuitable for an older adult because it produces the most central nervous system effects of all nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents. Reserpine is unsuitable for an older adult because it poses a risk of depression, sedation, and or-thostatic hypotension. Chlorpheniramine and similar antihistamines are unsuitable for an older adult because of their anticholinergic properties.
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