Author Question: Valerian tea causes relaxation and can be used to help a patient fall asleep. Overdosage of valerian ... (Read 26 times)

Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Valerian tea causes relaxation and can be used to help a patient fall asleep. Overdosage of valerian (more than 2.5 gm/dose) may lead to:

1. Cardiac disturbances
2. Central nervous system depression
3. Respiratory depression
4. Skin rashes

Question 2

When melatonin is used to induce sleep, the recommendation is that the patient:

1. Take 10 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly
2. Take 1 to 5 mg 30 minutes before bed nightly
3. Not take melatonin more than three nights a week
4. Combine melatonin with zolpidem (Ambien) for the greatest impact on sleep