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jman1234

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A client is ordered to receive temazepam (Restoril). The nurse is preparing an instructional session for the client on the medication.
 
  When instructing the client on the action of the medication, the nurse tells her that this medication is known as a(n):
  a. barbiturate.
  b. piperazinedione.
  c. benzodiazepine.
  d. anorexiant.

Question 2

A client is ordered a preoperative medication for preanesthesia and sedation. The nurse anticipates that the healthcare provider will order:
 
  a. secobarbital (Seconal).
  b. mephobarbital (Mebaral).
  c. ramelteon (Rozerem).
  d. flurazepam (Dalmane).


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Benzodiazepine is the class of temazepam (Restoril).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Seconal is a short-acting barbiturate that is indicated preoperatively for preanesthesia and sedation.


jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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