Which serious side effect of Elavil requires immediate intervention? A. Orthostatic hypotension B. Urinary retention C. ECG changes D. Sedation

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Which serious side effect of Elavil requires immediate intervention? A. Orthostatic hypotension B. Urinary retention C. ECG changes D. Sedation

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Urinary retention. Elavil, a tricyclic antidepressant, can cause anticholinergic effects leading to urinary retention, which can be a serious side effect requiring immediate intervention to prevent complications like urinary retention, necessitating prompt medical attention to prevent potential complications such as bladder distention or urinary retention-induced kidney damage. A: Orthostatic hypotension - While Elavil can cause orthostatic hypotension, it is not typically considered a serious side effect that requires immediate intervention. C: ECG changes - Elavil can cause ECG changes, but they may not always necessitate immediate intervention. D: Sedation - Sedation is a common side effect of Elavil but is not typically considered a serious side effect requiring immediate intervention.

Question 2 of 5

Mr Tan has been visiting the casino on weekends with his friends for the past 6 months, and would stay through the night on Saturdays. He recently returned at dawn in drunken stupor. His wife Mrs Tan relates this problem to you saying that she tries to stop him but he refused. He says he only gambles a fixed amount each session. He works as a technician and does not have problems at work, he says he likes gambling including buying 4D, but has no debt. He spends less and less time with the family and Mrs Tan is very worried. Mr Tan is likely to have problems associated with

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Of the 11 topics of priority conditions selected in the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG), which one topic from the following list is included?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following physician barriers can affect a patient's adherence?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following factors might lead the parents of a Muslim or Arab adolescent patient to initially delay or refuse chemotherapy?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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