A patient who has received some traumatic news is panicking and asks for some medication to help settle down. The nurse anticipates giving which drug that is most appropriate for this situation?
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Question 2 of 5
A patient has been taking phenobarbital for 2 weeks as part of his therapy for epilepsy. He tells the nurse that he feels tense and that -the least little thingll bothers him now. Which is the correct explanation for this problem?
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Question 3 of 5
A man who has been taking phenobarbital for 1 week is found very lethargic and unable to walk after eating out for dinner. His wife states that he has no other prescriptions and that he did not take an overdose-the correct number of pills is in the bottle. The nurse suspects that which of these may have happened?
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Question 4 of 5
A patient has been taking suvorexant for intermittent insomnia. She calls the nurse to say that when she takes it, she sleeps well, but the next day she feels - so tired I Which explanation by the nurse is correct?
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Question 5 of 5
A patient is taking flurazepam three to four nights a week for sleeplessness. She is concerned that she cannot get to sleep without taking the medication. What nonpharmacologic measures should the nurse suggest to promote sleep for this patient?
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