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Charlie

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When discussing various types of anxiolytic medications with a client, the nurse recognizes that which of the following medications has the lowest potential for abuse?
 
  A) Alprazolam (Xanax)
  B) Diazepam (Valium)
  C) Buspirone (BuSpar)
  D) Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 2

A client has been diagnosed with iarrophobia. The nurse identifies iarrophobia as being a fear of which of the following?
 
  A) Disease
  B) Doctors
  C) Heights
  D) Enclosed spaces



Cnarkel

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
BuSpar is a nonbenzodiazepine medication that does not have abuse potential. Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan, and Valium have abuse potential and may become addictive.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Iarrophobia is a fear of doctors. Pathopobia is a fear of disease. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces.



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