A client is being started on buspirone (Buspar), a ...

[jake]

A client is being started on buspirone (Buspar), a nonbenzodiazepine antidepressant agent. The client should be given which information about the drug?
 
  1. It can cause extreme drowsiness initially.
  2. It can lead to dependence.
  3. It can cause euphoria in some people.
  4. It can take up to 6 weeks to see full effects.

Question 2

A client with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occupies much of the day with rituals involved with washing hands and frequently misses breakfast because of the behavior. What should the nurse do?
 
  1. Wake the client an hour early, allowing time to complete the ritual.
  2. Bring the meal to the client's room and allow as much time as needed for washing.
  3. Make the client stop washing and go to breakfast with the other clients.
  4. Allow the client to miss breakfast, since the ritual is more important than a missed meal.

[kthug]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Drowsiness is not seen with this medication.
2. Dependence is not seen with this medication.
3. Euphoria is not seen with this medication.
4. It can take 7-10 days to begin to see effects, and up to 6 weeks to see full effects.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The compulsive action helps to reduce the stress. Waking the client early allows time to complete the activity while setting limits and expectations.
2. This option does not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
3. This action does not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.
4. The action does not set limits and allow for reduction of stress.

[jake]

Thank you

[kthug]

Happy to help you