Jareth has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. His physician has prescribed buspirone 15 mg daily. Jareth says to the nurse, “Why do I have to take this every day? My friend’s doctor ordered Xanax for him, and he only takes it when he is feeling anxious.” Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. “Xanax is not effective for generalized anxiety disorder.”
b. “Buspirone must be taken daily in order to be effective.”
c. “I will ask the doctor if he will change your dose of buspirone to prn so that you don’t have to take it every day.”
d. “Your friend really should be taking the Xanax every day.”
