Author Question: The client taking buspirone hydrochloride (BuSpar) for 1 month is scheduled for a follow-up ... (Read 87 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The client taking buspirone hydrochloride (BuSpar) for 1 month is scheduled for a follow-up appointment. The nurse gathers data from the client and interprets that the medication is effective if the client reports an absence of:

1. Delusions
2. Paranoid thoughts
3. Palpitations and anxiety
4. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Question 2

The nurse is discussing the past week's activities with a client receiving amitriptyline hydrochloride. The nurse determines that the medication is most effective for this client if the client reports which of the following?

1. A decrease in appetite
2. Sleeping 14 to 16 hours each day
3. Ability to get to work on time each day
4. Having difficulty concentrating on an activity

bhavsar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3

Rationale: BuSpar is most often indicated for the treatment of anxiety and aggression. It is not recommended for the treatment of thought disorders (delusions), schizophrenia (paranoid thoughts), or drug or alcohol withdrawal (alcohol withdrawal symptoms).

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: Depressed individuals will sleep for extended periods, have a change in appetite, be unable to go to work, and have difficulty concentrating. They may also experience fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, and possible suicidal tendencies. After they have had some therapeutic effect from their medication, they will report resolution of many of these complaints and demonstrate an improvement in their appearance.