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nmorano1

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The nurse should instruct clients taking a hypnotic for several weeks that hypnotic use should be gradually withdrawn because:
 
  a. increased drowsiness may result.
  b. withdrawal symptoms may be avoided.
  c. mental depression may be avoided.
  d. gastric irritation may be avoided.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive benzodiazepine hypnotics. Client teaching for clients taking benzodiazepine hypnotics includes which instruction?
 
  a. Avoid taking alcohol and antidepressants with a benzodiazepine hypnotic.
  b. Avoid taking cardiac glycosides such as digoxin with the hypnotic.
  c. Take the drug during nocturnal awakenings.
  d. Take the drug immediately after the evening meal.


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Pswine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Withdrawal symptoms may result from long-term use of hypnotic agents.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Alcohol and antidepressants may cause a significant drug interaction with a benzodiazepine hypnotic. The medication should be taken 1 hour before the expected bedtime, not directly after dinner or during nighttime awakenings.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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