An older patient is experiencing a change in mood. For which medications should the nurse assess as the possible cause of this patient's cognitive change? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Steroids
2. NSAIDs
3. Antibiotics
4. Benzodiazepines
5. Antihypertensives
1,2,4,5
Rationale: Changes in mood can result from taking steroids.
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a. increase the contractility of the heart. b. cause peripheral vasodilation. c. increase urine output. d. reduce cardiac stimulation from catecholamines.