BUSPIRONE BUSPAR DRUG INFO – Flashcards
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Buspirone (BUSPAR) Classification
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Antianxiety
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WHAT IS THE ACTION OF BUSPIRONE (BUSPAR)
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BINDS TO SEROTONIN AND DOPAMINE RECEPTORS IN THE BRAIN. INCREASES NOREPINEPHRINE METABOLISM IN THE BRAIN
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WHY DO WE GIVE BUSPIRONE (BUSPAR)?
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RELIEF OF ANXIETY
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WHAT ARE THREE SIDE EFFECTS OF BUSPIRONE (BUSPAR)?
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--HYPERVENTILATION (TACHPENIA) --HYPOTENSION (LOW BP) --TACHYCARDIA (FAST HR) --ALL OF THIS CAN LEAD TO LIGHT HEADEDNESS!!!
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NURSING IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSPIRONE (BUSPAR)?
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--ASSESS LEVEL OF ANXIETY BEFORE THERAPY AND PERIODICALLY DURING TREATMENT. --BP, P, R STATUS --ASSESS LOC
