A nurse compares the actions of benzodiazepines with those of buspirone (BuSpar). Which statement is correct regarding buspirone (BuSpar)?
a. Buspirone is not a central nervous system depressant.
b. The effects of buspirone are more rapid than those of benzodiazepines.
c. Buspirone is suitable for an as-needed medication use.
d. The potential for abuse is higher with buspirone than with the benzodiazepines.
ANS: A
Buspirone is not a central nervous system depressant.
The effects of buspirone manifest less rapidly than those of the benzodiazepines.
Buspirone is not suitable for an as-needed medication because of the delay in therapeutic effects.
The potential for abuse is lower with buspirone than with the benzodiazepines.
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