Sedatives and Hypnotics May Be Used for the Same Indication

question 72

True/False

Sedatives and hypnotics may be used for the same indication but the dose is not affected by the desired effect.

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Definitions:

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder causing people to get up and walk around while in a state of sleep.

EEG

Short for electroencephalogram, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain and is used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

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