ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for buspirone (Buspar) to treat anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: No empty stomach requirement. Effects take weeks, not 24 hours. Low dependency risk is key. It's not for as-needed use.
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Correct Answer: C: This medication has a low risk for dependency.
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1. Buspirone (Buspar) is a non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic with a lower risk of dependency compared to benzodiazepines.
2. Educating the client about the low dependency risk is crucial to alleviate fears and promote adherence.
3. Option A is incorrect as buspirone can be taken with or without food.
4. Option B is incorrect as the full therapeutic effects of buspirone may take several weeks to manifest, not within 24 hours.
5. Option D is incorrect as buspirone is typically taken regularly, not on an as-needed basis for anxiety.
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Choice A is incorrect because buspirone can be taken with or without food.
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Choice B is incorrect because optimal effects of buspirone may take weeks, not 24 hours.
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Choice D is incorrect because buspirone is typically taken regularly, not on an
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