Author Question: A nurse provides education for a patient who has just started taking buspirone (BuSpar). The patient ... (Read 87 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse provides education for a patient who has just started taking buspirone (BuSpar). The patient asks the nurse, When should I expect to see an effect from the medication?

The nurse's best response would be based on the understanding that the effects of buspirone begin in most patients during which time frame?
a. 3 days
b. 24 to 48 hours
c. 1 day
d. 4 to 6 weeks

Question 2

A nurse compares the actions of benzodiazepines with those of buspirone (BuSpar). Which statement is correct regarding buspirone (BuSpar)?

a. Buspirone is not a central nervous system depressant.
b. The effects of buspirone are more rapid than those of benzodiazepines.
c. Buspirone is suitable for an as-needed medication use.
d. The potential for abuse is higher with buspirone than with the benzodiazepines.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Although an initial response to buspirone may occur as early as 1 week, it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for peak results of the medication to occur.
One to 3 days is too short an interval to expect the effects of buspirone to develop.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Buspirone is not a central nervous system depressant.
The effects of buspirone manifest less rapidly than those of the benzodiazepines.
Buspirone is not suitable for an as-needed medication because of the delay in therapeutic effects.
The potential for abuse is lower with buspirone than with the benzodiazepines.