A Client Is Ordered to Receive Benzodiazepine Hypnotics

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is ordered to receive benzodiazepine hypnotics. Client teaching for clients taking benzodiazepine hypnotics includes which instruction?

• A) Avoid taking alcohol and antidepressants with a benzodiazepine hypnotic.
• B) Avoid taking cardiac glycosides such as digoxin with the hypnotic.
• C) Take the drug during nocturnal awakenings.
• D) Take the drug immediately after the evening meal.

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Original Jurisdiction

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