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
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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").
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