A Client Who Takes an Intermediate- or Long-Acting Hypnotic Agent

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client who takes an intermediate- or long-acting hypnotic agent complains to the nurse of experiencing residual drowsiness and impaired reaction time on awakening. The nurse recognizes that the client is most likely experiencing which issue?

• A) Hangover
• B) Dependence
• C) Tolerance
• D) Depression

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Definitions:

Bond Discount

The discrepancy between a bond's nominal value and its market price when the bond is issued at a price below its nominal value.

Liability Valuation

The process of determining the present value of future obligations or debts a company owes.

Bond Indenture Agreement

A legal contract outlining the terms and conditions between a bond issuer and the bondholders, including details of the bond issue and covenants.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowing funds, typically represented as a line item on the income statement reflecting the interest payable on any borrowings.