The client receives buspirone (BuSpar) for chronic anxiety. At time of discharge, what is a priority for the nurse to teach this client about the medication?
1. "You can only take this for a few weeks, as dependence is very high with this drug."
2. "It will take a few weeks before you feel a reduction in anxiety."
3. "This drug must be taken on an empty stomach."
4. "Therapeutic blood levels are required with this drug."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "You can only take this for a few weeks, as dependence is very high with this drug" is incorrect because it is safe to take buspirone for longer than a few weeks, and the risk of dependence is low.
Rationale 2: Therapy can take several weeks to achieve optimal results. It is safe to take buspirone for longer than a few weeks, and the risk of dependence is low.
Rationale 3: "This drug must be taken on an empty stomach" is incorrect because buspirone (BuSpar) can be taken with or without food.
Rationale 4: "Therapeutic blood levels are required with this drug" is incorrect. Therapeutic blood levels are not required with buspirone (BuSpar).
Global Rationale: Therapy can take several weeks to achieve optimal results. It is safe to take buspirone for longer than a few weeks, and the risk of dependence is low. "You can only take this for a few weeks, as dependence is very high with this drug" is incorrect because it is safe to take buspirone for longer than a few weeks, and the risk of dependence is low. "This drug must be taken on an empty stomach" is incorrect because buspirone (BuSpar) can be taken with or without food. Therapeutic blood levels are required with this drug" is incorrect. Therapeutic blood levels are not required with buspirone (BuSpar).
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