Author Question: Which statement regarding the use of zolpidem (Ambien) for insomnia is accurate? 1. Patients ... (Read 69 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement regarding the use of zolpidem (Ambien) for insomnia is accurate?

1. Patients using Ambien should avoid foods that contain tyramine.
2. Ambien will take longer to produce an effect when taken with food.
3. Ambien is contraindicated during pregnancy, but can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.
4. Ambien is classified as a benzodiazepine.

Question 2

Which sleep stage accounts for about one-half of total sleep?

1. NREM sleep stage 1
2. NREM sleep stage 3
3. NREM sleep stage 2
4. NREM sleep stage 4

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The absorption of Ambien is slowed when taken with food. It is classified as a nonbenzodiazepine CNS depressant. It is classified as pregnancy category B, and should be avoided by breastfeeding mothers. Patients using MAOIs (not Ambien) should avoid foods high in tyramine.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: NREM sleep stage 2 accounts for 4555 of total sleep. The other stages are considerably less than half.