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ereecah

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A patient asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter sleeping aids. The nurse will tell the patient that the active ingredient in these products is often a(n)
 
  a. antiemetic.
  b. antihistamine.
  c. barbiturate.
  d. benzodiazepine.

Question 2

Children who experience nightmares have these during which stage of sleep?
 
  a. Early morning sleep
  b. Nonrapid eye movement sleep
  c. Rapid eye movement sleep
  d. Sleep induction


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

ANS: B
The primary ingredient in OTC sleep aids is an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine, not barbiturates or benzodiazepines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nightmares that occur in children take place during NREM sleep.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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