A client is prescribed diphenoxylate. The nurse informs the client that he may experience which of the following effects? Select all that apply
A) Euphoric effects
B) Analgesic effects
C) Anti-inflammatory effects
D) Sedative effects
E) Slowed GI effects
Ans: A, D, E
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Because diphenoxylate (Lomotil) is opioid related, it may have sedative, slowed GI, and euphoric effects but no analgesic or anti-inflammatory activity.
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