A client who is prescribed buspirone therapy also is receiving digoxin for heart failure. The nurse understands that this client would be at increased risk for which of the following?
A) Sedation
B) Respiratory depression
C) Digitalis toxicity
D) Central nervous system depression
Ans: C
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The client faces an increased risk for digitalis toxicity due to the effect of interaction of buspirone with digoxin. Increased risk for sedation and respiratory depression are caused by the interaction of buspirone with tricyclic antidepressants and antipsychotics. Increased risk for central nervous system depression is caused by the interaction of buspirone with alcohol.
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