Pharmacology · single question
Buspirone is prescribed for which of the following conditions?
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Correct answer: C. Generalized anxiety disorder
- A. Methadone, buprenorphine, or clonidine are used for opioid withdrawal, not buspirone.
- B. Antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, olanzapine) treat acute psychosis; buspirone is not appropriate.
- C. Correct. Buspirone is an anxiolytic (5-HT1A partial agonist) approved for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Unlike benzodiazepines, it is non-sedating, non-habit-forming, and has a delayed onset of 1–2 weeks.
- D. Buspirone is not indicated for bipolar depression; mood stabilizers (lithium, valproate) and antidepressants are used.