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Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 965 of 2368

A client says, "I will take buspirone only on days when I feel anxious." What is the nurse's best response?

  1. "Buspirone works fast, so taking it only when needed is best."
  2. "Buspirone is a benzodiazepine, so you can take it as needed."
  3. "Buspirone must be taken every day for a few weeks to reach its full effect."
  4. "You can take extra doses on very anxious days."
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Correct answer: "Buspirone must be taken every day for a few weeks to reach its full effect."

Unlike benzodiazepines, buspirone must be taken daily for a few weeks and is not useful on an as-needed basis.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antianxiety Medications. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026