Author Question: A nurse understands that sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia, which may be caused by ... (Read 63 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse understands that sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia, which may be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Hospitalization
B) Chronic pain
C) Stress
D) Anxiety
E) Jet lag

Question 2

After teaching a group of students about sedatives and hypnotics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a benzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drug?

Select all that apply.

A) Temazepam
B) Eszopiclone
C) Secobarbital
D) Triazolam
E) Zaleplon

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Insomnia may be caused by lifestyle changes, such as a new job, moving to a new town, or returning to school; jet lag; chronic pain; headaches; stress; anxiety; or hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Temazepam and triazolam are examples of benzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs.