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Each is an adverse effect of sympathetic nervous system blockers EXCEPT u2014 which is the EXCEPTION?

  1. Gastrointestinal disturbance
  2. Nasal congestion
  3. Urinary retention
  4. Postural hypotension
  5. Miosis
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Correct answer: C. Urinary retention

Blocking sympathetic allows parasympathetic ('rest and digest') to dominate: miosis, increased GI motility (GI disturbance), increased secretions (nasal congestion), vasodilation (postural hypotension). Parasympathetic activation of the bladder causes urination u2014 NOT urinary retention. Urinary retention is a sympathomimetic or anticholinergic effect.

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