Comprehensive Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines
Comprehensive
in Medicine
Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines in Medicine 2026-03-04
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for buspirone to treat anxiety. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
B. "Expect optimal therapeutic effects within 24hr."
C. "Take this medication when needed for anxiety."
D. "This medication has a low risk for dependency."
D. "This medication has a low risk for dependency."
Low risk for physical or psychological dependency or tolerance.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which
of the following manifestations is a common adverse effect of this medication?
A. Confusion
B. Bradycardia
C. Dizziness
D. Insomnia
C. Dizziness
Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery.
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, Comprehensive Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines
Comprehensive
in Medicine
Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines in Medicine 2026-03-04
A nurse is teaching a client who has anxiety and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Buspirone carries a high potential for abuse."
B. "Avoid consuming grapefruit juice when taking this medication."
C. "Takethismedication4timesdaily."
D. "The peaks effects of buspirone occur within 1 week."
B. "Avoid consuming grapefruit juice when taking this medication."
Interaction.
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking buspirone to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Arthralgia
B. Photophobia
C. Xerostomia
D. Bradycardia
C. Xerostomia
Dry mouth.
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Comprehensive
in Medicine
Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines in Medicine 2026-03-04
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for buspirone to treat anxiety. Which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
B. "Expect optimal therapeutic effects within 24hr."
C. "Take this medication when needed for anxiety."
D. "This medication has a low risk for dependency."
D. "This medication has a low risk for dependency."
Low risk for physical or psychological dependency or tolerance.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and a new prescription for buspirone. Which
of the following manifestations is a common adverse effect of this medication?
A. Confusion
B. Bradycardia
C. Dizziness
D. Insomnia
C. Dizziness
Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery.
Page 1 Comprehensive Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines in Medicine.pdf
, Comprehensive Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines
Comprehensive
in Medicine
Flashcard Study for Chapter 7_ Non-benzodiazepines in Medicine 2026-03-04
A nurse is teaching a client who has anxiety and a new prescription for buspirone. Which of the following pieces of
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Buspirone carries a high potential for abuse."
B. "Avoid consuming grapefruit juice when taking this medication."
C. "Takethismedication4timesdaily."
D. "The peaks effects of buspirone occur within 1 week."
B. "Avoid consuming grapefruit juice when taking this medication."
Interaction.
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking buspirone to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Arthralgia
B. Photophobia
C. Xerostomia
D. Bradycardia
C. Xerostomia
Dry mouth.
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