Author Question: Barbara suffers from multiple sclerosis, and one of her symptoms is severe insomnia. Her neurologist ... (Read 46 times)

jilianpiloj · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Barbara suffers from multiple sclerosis, and one of her symptoms is severe insomnia. Her neurologist has decided to prescribe zolpidem (Ambien), but has a serious conversation with her about the potential side effects of taking the drug. Which of the following would not come up in this conversation?

a. sleepwalking
b. binge eating
c. driving while she is asleep
d. increased nightmares

Question 2

Medications for insomnia add about

a. one-half hour to total sleep time, with few side effects.
b. one-half hour to total sleep time, but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects.
c. two hours to total sleep time, with few side effects.
d. two hours to total sleep time, but are habit-forming and have additional significant side effects.