Pauline Glass, 69 years old, has been complaining of a very dry mouth. Which of the following medications may contribute to complaints of a dry mouth?
a. Antipsychotic medications
b. Antibiotics
c. Anti-inflammatory medications
d. Diuretics
A
A common side effect of antipsychotic medications is a dry mouth. Responses B, C, and D—antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and diuretics—do not have dry mouth as a side effect.
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