The client has been started on Detrol LA. She is also being treated with a tricyclic antidepressant. What effect should the nurse anticipate from the interaction of the medications?
a. Increased action of the Detrol LA
b. Decreased action of the Detrol LA
c. Increased action of the tricyclic medication
d. Decreased action of the tricyclic medication
ANS: A
The combination of Detrol LA and a tricyclic antidepressant can result in an increase in the action of the Detrol LA.
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