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Marty

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A client who takes an intermediate- or long-acting hypnotic agent complains to the nurse of experiencing residual drowsiness and impaired reaction time on awakening. The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely experiencing which issue?
 
  a. Hangover
  b. Dependence
  c. Tolerance
  d. Depression

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that she no longer wants to take hypnotic agents prescribed to help her sleep. The nurse's instructions are based on the premise that abruptly discontinuing a high dose of hypnotic taken over a long period may lead to which issue?
 
  a. Drug dependence
  b. Drug tolerance
  c. Withdrawal symptoms
  d. Hypnotic rebound



moormoney

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Hangover occurs when the client is experiencing residual drowsiness and impaired reaction time upon awakening after taking hypnotic agents for a period of time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Withdrawal symptoms occur following hypnotic use.



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