A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

Hypoglycemia

Bradycardia

Hypothermia

Hypokalemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Buspirone is an anxiolytic agent that primarily acts as a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is thought to cause bradycardia by enhancing serotonergic activity in the brain, which can influence heart rate. The exact mechanism of how buspirone causes bradycardia is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to its action on the central nervous system and its effects on neurotransmitters.

A,C,D- Not related to buspirone

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Propranolol is a beta-blocker agent that is used to block beta adrenoceptors on blood vessels that leads to lower the heart rate. It used in clients with hypertension and heart failure. However, a heart rate below 60/min is alarming as the client is likely to develop symptoms of reduced perfusion such as fatigue

Spo2 of 95% and a respiratory rate of 22 are okay and not related to propranolol unless the client is asthmatic

D-A blood pressure of 106/68 is normal and requires no intervention

A. Massage the injection site after administering the medication. B. Expel the air bubble from the syringe prior to administering the medication. C. Hold the skin taut at the injection site while administering the medication. D. Administer the medication into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

The injection should be done on the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal wall. This is because there is adequate distribution of subcutaneous tissue in this region preventing injection into the muscle.

C-The skin should be pinched to ensure that the injection is delivered into the subcutaneous tissue

A-Massaging the area may cause irritation

B-The bubble should not be expelled

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A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

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