Author Question: A client who is prescribed buspirone therapy also is receiving digoxin for heart failure. The nurse ... (Read 39 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client who is prescribed buspirone therapy also is receiving digoxin for heart failure. The nurse understands that this client would be at increased risk for which of the following?

A) Sedation
B) Respiratory depression
C) Digitalis toxicity
D) Central nervous system depression

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving alprazolam. The nurse would be alert for which of the following as an initial adverse reaction with this drug?

A) Heartburn
B) Anorexia
C) Headache
D) Allergy

rosiehomeworddo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The client faces an increased risk for digitalis toxicity due to the effect of interaction of buspirone with digoxin. Increased risk for sedation and respiratory depression are caused by the interaction of buspirone with tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotics. Increased risk for central nervous system depression is caused by the interaction of buspirone with alcohol.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for headache as the initial adverse reaction in the client after administering alprazolam. Heartburn, anorexia, and allergy are adverse reactions observed in the client after administering salicylates.