Buspirone - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

most common mental illness in the United States - Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide first line medication treatment: Generalized anxiety disorder - -SSRIs -SNRIs -Buspirone -Drug Therapy at least 12 mont...

PN Mental Health Online Practice 2024 B, Questions & Answers-A nurse is reinforcing teaching about expected withdrawal manifestations with a client who has enrolled in a smoking cessation course. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the information? - "I will probably feel irritable within 24 hours of my last cigarette." A nurse is attempting to establish a therapeutic relationship with a newly admitted client. Which of the following actions should the nurs...

Midterm Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Weeks 1-4 Covered| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers- Chamberlain Q: GAD nonpharmacologic tx? Answer: Relaxation or meditation Art or music therapy Yoga or other exercise Acupuncture Prayer or spiritual counselling -High-intensity aerobic exercise is a good complement to first-line therapy Q: Silexan? Answer: br...

Exam 2: PNR208 / PNR 208 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Community-Based Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: A client who has been taking buspirone for one month returns to the clinic for a follow up assessment. The nurse determines that the medication is effective if the absence of which manifestation has occurred? Answer: Rapid heart beat or anxiety Question: A nurse who practices in a culturally competent manner is one w...

Exam 1: NUR256 / NUR 256 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: This drug reduce anxiety without the sedative effect Answer: Buspirone (Bispar) Q: These drugs help with anxiety, REDUCE GABA, and should be avoided with other CNS depressants Answer: Benzos bitch Q: These drugs sedate without relieving anxiety/convulsions, or muscle spasms (basically don't do shit besides sedate) Answer: Z-hypno...

Exam 2: NUR180 / NUR 180 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | 100% Correct | Questions and Verified Answers | GRADED A | Hondros Q: New patient admitted on mental health unit. They have panic/anxiety disor- der. What would be some interventions to help decrease the patient's anxi- ety? (SATA) Answer: Administering anti-anxiety medication (end in PAM!) find therapy that reduces stress such as aromatherapy, cognitive therapy, help them ident...

Final Exam:NR572/ NR 572 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Exam Review |Week 5-8| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic is used in the treatment of general- ized anxiety disorder? Answer: Buspirone (Wellbutrin) -nonsedating -not tolerance or dependence -does not react with benzo receptors or alcohol -no abuse or disinhibition potential - requires several weeks to take effect. Q: Diagnostic crite...

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) correct answers 1st line for anxiety disorders. Can treat clients with depression. 1-3 weeks to take effect. Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs) correct answers Also considered 1st line for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines Antianxiety Agents correct answers Short-term treatment of anxiety Dependence and tolerance can develop. Quick onset. CNS depressant No alcohol while taking Used until other medicati...

NR293 / NR-293 Exam 3 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: If a patient has a lithium level of 1.2mEq/L, should you give them their daily dosage? Answer: Yes. Always give scheduled dosage if the patient is within therapeutic range UNLESS they are showing s/s of toxicity. Question: What muscle relaxant drug can cause seizures? Answer: baclofen (Lioresal) Que...

ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment Level 2 Proctored exam Complete and verified. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for extended-release metformin. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a- "I will avoid drinking grapefruit juice." b- "I will chew the medication if I can't swallow it whole." c- "I will call the doctor if I have muscle pain in my back." d- "I will take this medication...