Author Question: The client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for the short-term management of insomnia. What ... (Read 52 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for the short-term management of insomnia. What information should the nurse include in discharge planning for this client?

1. For best results, take the medication just prior to bedtime.
2. Take the medication at dinnertime to avoid gastric upset.
3. Do not take the medication with any liquid that contains calcium.
4. Drink an entire glass of water with the dose to avoid kidney stones.

Question 2

A client questions why a medication that is used to treat Parkinson's disease has been prescribed for the diagnosis of periodic limb movement disorder. What should the nurse do?

1. Contact the physician
2. Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also used to treat PLMD.
3. Tell the client not to take the medication because there is most likely an error.
4. Check with the pharmacy to make sure the correct medication has been provided to the client

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Zolpidem (Ambien) has a rapid onset of action, so for best results and decreased sedation while awake, the client should take the medication just prior to bedtime.
Rationale 2: The client should not take the medication at dinnertime, which is probably some hours before bedtime.
Rationale 3: There is no reason to avoid calcium when taking this medication.
Rationale 4: There is no need for extra water when taking this medication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The nurse does not need to contact the physician. The nurse can discuss the prescribed medication with the client.
Rationale 2: Medications that are commonly prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease are also prescribed for the treatment of PLMD.
Rationale 3: This is not an error. Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also prescribed for periodic limb movement disorder.
Rationale 4: This action is not necessary. Medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also prescribed to treat periodic limb movement disorder.