In older adults, because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects, the tricyclic antidepressants of choice are:

A. tacrine or ketoconazole
B. donezepil or rivastigmine
C. nortriptyline or desipramine
D. lithium or galantamine

c
Rationale: Nortriptyline or desipramine are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice for older adults because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects.

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Autopsies to determine the cause of death are performed in the:

A) anatomical pathology department of the lab. B) surgical department of the lab. C) both A and B. D) none of the above.

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