Chapter 28, Drug Therapy for Insomnia Video Solutions, Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety

Problem 1

With which drug for insomnia should you warn the patient about the side effect of sleepwalking, sleep-eating, or sleep-driving?
A. eszopiclone (Lunesta)
B. flurazepam (Dalmane)
C. cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D. chloral hydrate (Aquachloral)

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Problem 2

What should you instruct the patient to do immediately after taking a benzodiazepine receptor agonist?
A. Drink at least $8 \mathrm{oz}$ of water with the tablet or capsule.
B. Go to bed within 5 to 10 minutes after taking the drug.
C. Check your pulse for 1 full minute after taking the drug.
D. Listen to soft and relaxing music to ensure adequate sleep.

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Problem 3

Which drugs belong to the benzodiazepine receptor agonist class? (Select all that apply.)
A. chloral hydrate (Somnote)
B. estazolam (ProSom)
C. eszopiclone (Lunesta)
D. flurazepam (Dalmane)
E. secobarbital (Seconal)
F. triazolam (Halcion)
G. zaleplon (Sonata)
H. zolpidem (Ambien)

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Problem 4

Which drug for insomnia is rarely used now because it is a Schedule II drug with a high potential for abuse and dependence?
A. chloral hydrate (Aquachloral)
B. flurazepam (Dalmane)
C. pentobarbital (Nembutal)
D. zolpidem (Ambien)
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Problem 5

Why should a patient taking a CNS depressant avoid drinking alcohol?
A. Alcohol can potentiate the sedating effect of these drugs.
B. Alcohol reduces the pupil size increasing the risk for falls.
C. Drinking alcohol with a CNS depressant lowers blood glucose levels.
D. Combining a CNS depressant with alcohol increases the risk for urinary retention.

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Problem 6

What is the reversal agent for a benzodiazepine overdose?
A. caffeine
B. naloxone (Narcan)
C. protamine sulfate
D. flumazenil (Romazicon)

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Problem 7

Which statement made by a person prescribed to take zolpidem (Ambien) indicates a need for more teaching?
A. "I always go to bed as soon as I take this drug."
B. "I am so glad that this drug is so safe and has no potential for dependence."
C. "I will be sure to take this drug only when I have time to sleep for at least 4 hours."
D. "I will not drink alcoholic beverages or take any other sleep aid when I am taking this drug."

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Problem 8

A 40-year-old man is prescribed $600 \mathrm{mg}$ of chloral hydrate orally. The liquid chloral hydrate you have on hand is $250 \mathrm{mg} / 5 \mathrm{~mL}$. How many $\mathrm{mL}$ is the correct dose for this patient? $\mathrm{mL}$

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