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ARLKQ

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In a review class on medications, nurses are discussing the actions of zolpidem (Ambien) and benzodiazepines. A nurse correctly states that the actions of zolpidem (Ambien) do not produce which of the following effects that benzodiazepines do?
 
  a. Induce sleep.
  b. Reduce anxiety.
  c. Affect REM sleep.
  d. Prolong sleep duration.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department who complain of chest pain. While watching the telemetry monitor, the nurse notes new S-T elevation in lead II. Which labs should the nurse anticipate being ordered for this patient?
 
  a. Cardiac troponin T
  b. Potassium level
  c. Creatine kinase (CK)
  d. B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)


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dantucker

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

B
Zolpidem does not reduce anxiety, as the benzodiazepines do.
Both zolpidem and benzodiazepines induce sleep, affect REM sleep, and prolong the duration of sleep.

Answer to Question 2

A
Cardiac-derived troponins (T and I) are considered the best serum markers for suspected STEMI. Cardiac troponins are detectable within 2 to 4 hours after symptom onset if infarction has oc-curred.
Measurement of the potassium level is not indicated. However, it should be evaluated in ST de-pression, which can be the result of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia.
A CK level is not specific enough. Unless specific isoenzymes are evaluated, it is not clear whether elevations are the result of other problems, such as musculoskeletal, cerebral, or renal injury.
BNP is used to diagnose heart failure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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