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MirandaLo

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How does chloral hydrate compare with other prescription agents in terms of its effect on REM sleep?
 
  a. Like barbiturates, it suppresses REM sleep.
  b. Unlike barbiturates, it suppresses REM sleep.
  c. Like benzodiazepines, it does not suppress REM sleep.
  d. It affects REM sleep more than phenobarbital.

Question 2

Cimetidine is not as commonly used as often in adults as other drugs in its class. The nurse understands that this is because cimetidine:
 
  a. has been approved for use children.
  b. is less effective in treating hyperacidity.
  c. is more likely to cause diarrhea.
  d. has more drug-to-drug interactions.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Chloral hydrate does not suppress REM sleep.
B Incorrect: Barbiturates do suppress REM sleep.
C Correct: Neither chloral hydrate nor benzodiazepines suppress REM sleep.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Cimetidine, unlike the other histamine-2 antagonists has not been approved for use in children.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Incorrect: Any of the drugs in this class can cause diarrhea.
D Correct: Cimetidine has multiple drug-to-drug interactions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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