A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects are likely when a patient takes:
a. lithium (Lithobid).
c. imipramine (Tofranil).
b. buspirone (BuSpar).
d. risperidone (Risperdal).
Answer: C
Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant with strong anticholinergic properties, resulting in dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and urinary retention.