A Patient Has a New Diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A patient has a new diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks is being prescribed the anti anxiety agent Buspirone. What is the best way to teach the patient about taking the medication?

A) "The medication acts directly on the receptors of your limbic system- this is the part of the brain that deals with your emotions."
B) "Buspirone works a lot like benzodiazepines to help decrease anxiety."
C) "You probably won't see the effects of the drug for 1 to 2 weeks."
D) "Buspirone doesn't lead to dependence or tolerance and it is not a muscle relaxant so you can take it during the day."