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mckennatimberlake

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A nurse is assigned to care for a hospitalized client with anxiety. Buspirone is prescribed. When reviewing the client's history, which of the following, if found, would the nurse identify as a contraindication for this drug?
 
  A) Cataract
  B) Diabetic retinopathy
  C) Acute gout
  D) Psychoses

Question 2

A client with anxiety is prescribed anxiolytic therapy. Before administering the drug, the nurse assesses the client for symptoms of anxiety. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
 
  A) Increased blood pressure
  B) Decreased muscle tension
  C) Increased glucose level
  D) Decreased pulse rate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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The use of buspirone is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity, psychoses, and acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Ethambutol is contraindicated in clients with cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. Pyrazinamide is contraindicated in clients with acute gout.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
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Increased blood pressure is a manifestation of anxiety. Additional manifestations include increased pulse rate and increased muscle tension. Increased glucose levels are not associated with anxiety.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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