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Pharm 2
Antianxiety Drug Therapy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In which way does buspirone differ from other anxiolytics? | It is not a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. |
| Which laboratory value(s) would the nurse follow for a patient who has been taking buspirone regularly? | Alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) |
| A patient is having an acute anxiety attack because of the anticipation of surgery the following day. The health care provider prescribes buspirone. Which nursing action is appropriate? | Hold the medication and verify the prescription with the health care provider. |
| Which patient who would benefit from buspirone does the nurse discuss with the health care provider? | Patient with long-term anxiety who drinks alcohol |
| A patient taking buspirone uses the call light after breakfast to report feeling “really spacey.” Which nursing response is appropriate? | “Did you drink grapefruit juice with breakfast?” |
| The health care provider prescribes ketoconazole for a patient. Before administration of the new medication, the patient’s family brings in an updated medication list that includes buspirone. Which action should the nurse take? | Hold the ketoconazole and notify the health care provider. |
| The nurse notes in the medical administration record (MAR) that a nurse from the previous shift administered buspirone to a patient who is also taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which actions would the nurse take? | -Perform a focused assessment on the patient. -Contact the health care provider. |
| Before administering buspirone to a patient, the nurse provides teaching. Which patient statement demonstrates that teaching has been effective? | “This medication may make me dizzy; I will call for assistance when walking to the bathroom.” |
| Buspirone is contraindicated for which patients? | Patients with a known drug allergy |
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