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A client with insomnia is prescribed zolpidem. When describing the action of this medication to the client, the nurse would incorporate information related to the medication's effect on which of the following?
 
  A) Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
  B) Serotonin
  C) Dopamine
  D) Norepinephrine

Question 2

The sleep history of a client experiencing sleep problems reveals that the client ingests a significant amount of caffeine each day. When reviewing with the client the effect of caffeine on sleep,
 
  which of the following would the nurse incorporate into the discussion as a caffeine effect?
 
  A) Decreased sleep latency
  B) Increased total sleep time
  C) Decreased REM sleep
  D) Increased slow-wave sleep


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Zolpidem is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist that exerts its effects by facilitating GABA effects. Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are not involved.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Caffeine causes increased sleep latency, decreased total sleep time, and decreased REM sleep. It does not affect slow-wave sleep.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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