Questions and Answers
What is the drug classification of Buspar (buspirone)?
What is the usual dose range for Buspar (buspirone)?
20-30 mg daily divided into 2 doses.
The therapeutic use of Buspar (buspirone) is for the relief of ______.
anxiety
Match the following side effects with their corresponding symptoms:
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Which of the following may interact with Buspar (buspirone)?
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What is one nursing intervention for a patient taking Buspar (buspirone)?
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What is a concern for nursing administration of Buspar (buspirone)?
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What indicates the effectiveness of Buspar (buspirone)?
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What is the pharmacological action of Buspar (buspirone)?
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Study Notes
Buspar (Buspirone) Overview
- Classified as an anxiolytic and a non-benzodiazepine.
Dosage Information
- Initial dose is 7.5 mg taken twice daily, with increments of 5 mg per day as needed.
- Maximum dosage should not exceed 60 mg per day.
- Common dosing range is 20-30 mg daily, usually divided into two doses.
Therapeutic Uses
- Primarily used for the relief of anxiety symptoms.
Side Effects and Adverse Effects
- Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and headaches.
- Other potential adverse effects involve insomnia, nervousness, weakness, and blurred vision.
- Gastrointestinal issues may include nasal congestion, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and dry mouth.
- Serious effects can be chest pain, tachycardia, palpitations, and sexual dysfunction.
Medication and Food Interactions
- Contraindicated with MAOI inhibitors and alcohol.
- Grapefruit juice and herbal supplements such as chamomile, valerian, and kava kava may enhance CNS depression.
Nursing Interventions and Client Education
- Emphasize taking medication as prescribed.
- Caution patients about possible dizziness and drowsiness.
- Advise immediate reporting of abnormal motor movements like dystonia or restlessness.
- Encourage increased fluid and fiber intake to prevent constipation.
- Recommend sugar-free options for dry mouth relief.
- Advise against alcohol and other CNS depressants.
- Schedule follow-ups to assess medication effectiveness.
- Suggest taking the medication with food if gastrointestinal upset occurs.
Nursing Administration Considerations
- Consider patient’s use of other anxiolytics or psychotropic medications.
- Monitor for concurrent use of MAOIs.
- Exercise caution in pregnant patients and those with hypersensitivity or severe hepatic/renal impairment.
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
- Look for an increased sense of well-being in patients.
- Monitor for decreased feelings of anxiety, with initial improvements typically observed in 7-10 days.
- Optimal therapeutic effects may take 3-4 weeks.
- Generally indicated for short-term therapy.
Pharmacological Action
- Works by binding to serotonin and dopamine receptors, facilitating increased norepinephrine metabolism in the brain.
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