Anxiety Disorders Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics

Question 1

Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics main medication is?

Answer 1

Busporine(BuSpar)

Question 2

Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics Expected Pharmacological Actions Are?

Answer 2

The exact antianxiety, mechanism is unknown. This med does bind to serotonin and dopamine receptors. Ther is less potential for dependency than with other aniolytics, and use of busirone does not result in sedation or potentiate the effects of other CNS depressents

Question 3

Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics theraputic uses are

Answer 3

Panic Disorder

OCD

Social Anxiety Disorder

Trauma- and Stressor related disorders such as PTSD

Question 4

Complications of Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics

Answer 4

Adverse effects are CNS effects such as dizziness, Nausea, Headache, Light-Headdness, Agitation

NOTE* This medication does not interfere with activities because it does not cause Sedation.

Question 5

Contraindications and Precautions related to Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics

Answer 5

Buspirone is a pregnancy Risk Category B Medication.

Buspirone is not recommended for use by women who are breast feeding

Use buspirone cautiously in older adult clients, as well as clients who have liver and /or renal dysfunction.

Buspirone is contraindicated for concurrent use with MAOI Antidepresants, or for 14 Days after MAOI’S are discontinued. HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS MAY RESULT.

Question 6

Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics medication/food Interactions are?

What are the Nursing interventions/Education

Answer 6

• Erythromycin, keoconazole, St. John’s Wart, and Grapefruit Juice may increase the effects of Buspirone.
• Advist the client to avoid the used of Erythromycian, and Keyconalzole
• advise clients to avoid herbal peparations containing St. Johns wort
  
  • advise pt to avoid drinking grapefruit juice

Question 7

Nursing Administration Of Atypical Anziolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics

Answer 7

• Advise the Pt to take the medication with meals to prevent gastric irritation
• Advise the client that effects do not occur immediately, it may take a week to notice first theraputic effects, and 3-6 weeks to reach full therapeutic benefit,
• Medication should be taken on a regular basis, rather than as needed
  
  • Instruct clients that tolerance dependence or withdrawl manifestations are not an issue with this med