What will the nurse caution a patient about when providing information about the prescribed azaspirone antidepressant?
a. Risk for addiction
b. Adverse effect of nausea
c. Risk of injury when using machinery
d. Additive effects of central nervous system (CNS) depression with alcohol
ANS: C
The most common adverse effects of azaspirone therapy include dizziness, nervousness, drowsiness, and lightheadedness. Azaspirones do not have a risk for abuse or addiction.
Nausea and vomiting are not common adverse effects of treatment with azaspirones. Azaspirones do not have CNS depression, but it is recommended that they not be combined with alcohol or sedatives.
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