A client with narcolepsy tells the primary healthcare provider, "i often feel drowsy and fall asleep at inappropriate times." which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed by the primary healthcare provider for this client?
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The primary healthcare provider may prescribe medications to help manage these symptoms and improve the client's quality of life. One of the common medications prescribed for narcolepsy is modafinil. Modafinil is a central nervous system stimulant that helps to Show more…
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