A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient to Change from Taking

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing a patient to change from taking lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety to buspirone (Buspar) . Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I can drink alcohol when taking Buspar, but not grapefruit juice."
• B) "I may need to use a sedative medication if I experience insomnia."
• C) "I may not feel the effects of Buspar for a few weeks."
• D) "I should stop taking the Ativan when I start taking the Buspar."

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