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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Sedatives and Hypnotics

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse understands that sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia, which may be caused by which of the following?

A. Hospitalization

B. Chronic pain

C. Stress

D. Anxiety

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Question 2 of 5

After teaching a group of students about sedatives and hypnotics, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a benzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drug?

A. Temazepam

B. Eszopiclone

C. Secobarbital

D. Triazolam

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer a sedative and hypnotic drug to a client. The nurse identifies the drug as a nonbenzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drug. Which of the following might the nurse be preparing to administer?

A. Temazepam

B. Eszopiclone

C. Zolpidem

D. Triazolam

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Question 4 of 5

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about sedatives and hypnotics. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of a barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drug?

A. Pentobarbital

B. Eszopiclone

C. Zolpidem

D. Triazolam

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse anticipates the use of a sedative and hypnotic for which of the following?

A. Headache

B. Status epilepticus

C. Preoperative sedation

D. Insomnia

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