Which side effect is commonly associated with the use of anticholinergic drugs in elderly patients?
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Correct answer: Cognitive impairment and confusion
Anticholinergics can cross the blood-brain barrier and interfere with memory and cognition. In the elderly, this often manifests as acute confusion, delirium, or a worsening of pre-existing dementia symptoms.
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