Which of the following adverse effects is seen when a1-adrenergic receptors are blocked by antipsychotics?
a. oral dyskinesia
b. tachycardia
c. xerostomia
d. weight gain
c. Anticholinergic effects are evident as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia, and urine retention. The mouth can be so dry that even the mouth mirror sticks to the oral mucosa. The decrease in salivary flow may lead to dental and root caries, periodontal disease, and oral candidiasis. Salivary substitutes may be required.
You might also like to view...
The more pixels in a digital image, the:
a. lower the resolution and the sharper the image. b. lower the resolution and the less sharp the image. c. higher the resolution and the sharper the image. d. higher the resolution and the less sharp the image.
Benign tumors are usually cancerous growths
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false