Author Question: A client has begun taking 1 mg of eszopiclone (Lunesta) at bedtime, a dose which is considered to be ... (Read 26 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client has begun taking 1 mg of eszopiclone (Lunesta) at bedtime, a dose which is considered to be equivalent to a 3.75-mg dose of her previous hypnotic, Imovane. This comparison of the relative dosages of these two drugs is referred to as what?

A) Potency
B) Median effective dose
C) Clinical efficacy
D) Tolerance

Question 2

Antianxiety agents are helpful for short-term anxiety and for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following statements is true about antianxiety agents?

A) BuSpar is highly habit-forming and should be tapered slowly.
B) Benzodiazepines also work on dopaminergic receptors and can cause EPS.
C) Larger doses of antianxiety medications may be used to promote sleep.
D) Anxiety disorders do not respond well to medications and are best controlled through psychotherapy.

Dinolord · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Potency of a drug refers to the relative dosage of a drug that is required to achieve a desired effect. Median effective dose is the dosage at which 50 of clients experience a specific therapeutic effect when prescribed a certain psychotropic drug. Clinical efficacy refers to the maximum clinical response achievable by the administration of a specific drug. Tolerance refers to the need for markedly increased amounts of a specific drug over time.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
BuSpar is not habit-forming, benzodiazepines do not work on dopamine receptors, and anxiety disorders have been found to respond well to medications. Thus, option C is the correct answer.