Asked by Jonathan Cidade on May 07, 2024
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A patient tells the nurse, "I wanted my health care provider to prescribe diazepam (Valium) for my anxiety disorder, but buspirone (BuSpar) was prescribed instead. Why?" The nurse's reply should be based on the knowledge that buspirone:
A) does not produce blood dyscrasias.
B) does not cause dependence.
C) can be administered as needed.
D) is faster acting than diazepam.
Diazepam (Valium)
A prescription medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, commonly used to treat anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms.
Buspirone (BuSpar)
A medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, offering anxiolytic effects without sedation or risk of dependence.
Dependence
A condition in which a person is reliant on a substance or activity, leading to significant distress or impairment.
- Gain insight into the justification and selection process of psychopharmacological approaches for treating anxiety disorders.
- Recognize appropriate health teaching content for patients prescribed anxiolytic medications.
Verified Answer
VF
Vanilson FernandesMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Buspirone is considered effective in the long-term management of anxiety because it is not habituating. Because it is long acting, buspirone is not valuable as an as-needed or as a fast-acting medication. The fact that buspirone does not produce blood dyscrasias is less relevant in the decision to prescribe buspirone.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the justification and selection process of psychopharmacological approaches for treating anxiety disorders.
- Recognize appropriate health teaching content for patients prescribed anxiolytic medications.