Posted: June 23rd, 2017
Alfred was newly diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The physician prescribed buspirone (BuSpar). The nurse is aware that the teaching instructions for newly prescribed buspirone should include which of the following?
a. A warning about the drugs delayed therapeutic effect, which is from 14 to 30 days.
b. A warning about the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
c. A reminder of the need to schedule blood work in 1 week to check blood levels of the drug.
d. A warning that immediate sedation can occur with a resultant drop in pulse.
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