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nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should instruct clients taking a hypnotic for several weeks that hypnotic use should be gradually withdrawn because: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.

Pswine · **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.