A patient who is constipated because of taking antidepressants should A

A patient who is constipated because of taking antidepressants should A. reduce the intake of water and other fluids. B. try to reduce the amount of exercise so proper digestion can occur. C. eat foods high in bulk and fiber (brans, fruits and vegetables). D. all the answers listed in this question. 64. The purpose of defense mechanisms is to A. decrease anxiety by protecting one’s ego. B. assist progress through developmental stages. C. keep people from getting too close. D. resist boundary setting by parental figures. 65. The number of breaths per minute during a normal rate of respiration is A. between 21 and 31. B. between 3 and 8. C. between 9 and 13. D. between 14 and 20. 66. The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are the A. veins. B. capillaries. C. arteries. D. venules. 67. Early signs of toxicity from lithium used as a mood stabilizer include A. headaches, backaches or sinus drainage. B. constipation, hunger or dry mouth. C. protruding tongue, mask-like facial appearance or mumbling. D. diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness or lack of coordination. 68. Most food absorption takes place in the A. large intestine. B. small intestine. C. colon. D. stomach. 69. Examples of EPS (extrapyramidal side effects) of antipsychotic medication includes A. dry mouth, blurred vision, ringing in the ears or weight gain. B. bad breath, cold sweats, fever or drowsiness. C. pseudoparkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia, tardive dyskinesia. D. jaundice, blurred vision, weight loss or severe headaches. © 1993-2014 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc. © 1993-2014 American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.