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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 20 Questions
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?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Insomnia may be caused by lifestyle changes, such as a new job, moving to a new town, or returning to school; jet lag; chronic pain; headaches; stress; anxiety; or hospitalization.
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?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Temazepam and triazolam are examples of benzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs.
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?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Eszopiclone, zolpidem, and zaleplon are examples of nonbenzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs. Temazepam and triazolam are benzodiazepines.
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?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Pentobarbital and secobarbital are examples of barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drugs. Eszopiclone and zolpidem are nonbenzodiazepine sedative and hypnotic drugs. Triazolam is a benzodiazepine sedative and hypnotic drug.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse anticipates the use of a sedative and hypnotic for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Sedatives and hypnotics are used in the treatment of insomnia, convulsions, status epilepticus, and seizures and in preoperative and conscious sedation.