Ati RN pharmacology 2023 proctored exam
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving morphine IV and amitriptyline PO. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse interaction between the prescribed medications?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Urinary retention can occur as an adverse effect of both morphine (opioid) and amitriptyline (anticholinergic), which can lead to difficulty urinating. B. Diarrhea is not a common interaction between morphine and amitriptyline. In fact, morphine often causes constipation. C. Low-grade fever is not a known adverse interaction between these two drugs. D. Tachypnea is not a typical adverse effect of the combination of morphine and amitriptyline.
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