The nurse understands that the nonbenzodiazepam medications are ...

[hubes95]

The nurse understands that the nonbenzodiazepam medications are limited to use in clients:
 
  a. on short-term therapy.
  b. who can no longer be treated with benzodiazepams.
  c. who are 18 years old or older.
  d. with chronic insomnia.

Question 2

The client who abruptly discontinues using trazolam should be monitored for:
 
  a. rebound insomnia. c. anterograde amnesia.
  b. hangover effect. d. substance abuse.

[spencer.martell]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These can be used for long-term therapy with regular reassessments.
B Incorrect: This is not a stipulation for their use.
C Correct: Currently, none of these are approved for use in children under 18 years of age.
D Incorrect: This is not a stipulation for their use.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: If abruptly discontinued this drug can cause insomnia worse than before treatment.
B Incorrect: This is not an effect of this drug or discontinuing it abruptly.
C Incorrect: This is an adverse effect of taking the drug.
D Incorrect: This is an adverse effect of using the drug.

[hubes95]

TYSM

[aliotak]

Excellent