The nurse instructs the client that buspirone (BuSpar) has which common side effects?
1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Cognitive impairment
3. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure
4. Dizziness, headache, and drowsiness
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This medication causes dizziness, headache, and drowsiness.
Rationale 2: This medication causes dizziness, headache, and drowsiness.
Rationale 3: This medication causes dizziness, headache, and drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Dizziness, headache, and drowsiness all are common side effects of BuSpar.
Global Rationale: Dizziness, headache, and drowsiness all are common side effects of BuSpar. Nausea, vomiting, cognitive impairment, decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure are not common side effects of BuSpar.
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