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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for buspirone to treat anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?



Correct Answer: C

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication. This is because grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of buspirone and cause adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea.

Choice A is wrong because taking this medication on an empty stomach can cause stomach upset and reduce its absorption. It is better to take buspirone with food or milk.

Choice B is wrong because optimal therapeutic effects of buspirone can take several weeks to develop. It is not a fast-acting medication like benzodiazepines.

Choice D is wrong because this medication has a low risk for dependence compared to other anti-anxiety drugs. Buspirone does not cause withdrawal symptoms or tolerance.

The normal dosage range for buspirone is 15 to 60 mg per day in divided doses. The normal blood level of buspirone is 1 to 6 ng/mL.




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