A client is being started on buspirone (Buspar), a nonbenzodizepine antidepressant agent. The client should be given the following information about use of the drug:

A)

It may cause extreme drowsiness initially.
B)

It may lead to dependence.
C)

It may take up to 6 weeks to see full effects.
D)

It may cause euphoria in some people.


C
Explanation:

A)

It may take 7 to 10 days to begin to see effects and up to 6 weeks to see full effects. Drowsiness, dependence, and euphoria are not seen with this medication.
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B)

It may take 7 to 10 days to begin to see effects and up to 6 weeks to see full effects. Drowsiness, dependence, and euphoria are not seen with this medication.
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C)

It may take 7 to 10 days to begin to see effects and up to 6 weeks to see full effects. Drowsiness, dependence, and euphoria are not seen with this medication.
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D)

It may take 7 to 10 days to begin to see effects and up to 6 weeks to see full effects. Drowsiness, dependence, and euphoria are not seen with this medication.
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Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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