A Patient Who Has Been Taking a Benzodiazepine as a Sleep

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking a benzodiazepine as a sleep aid for several months wishes to stop taking the medication. The nurse will suggest that the patient taper the dose gradually to avoid which effect?

• A) Depression
• B) Hangover
• C) Hypnotic rebound
• D) Withdrawal

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Definitions:

Serotonin Levels

The concentration of serotonin, a neurotransmitter, in the human body, which is important for regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

Behavioral Therapists

are professionals who utilize principles of behaviorism to treat psychological disorders through behavior modification techniques.

Sexual Dysfunction

Difficulties experienced during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevent the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction.

Fear

An emotional response to a perceived threat, which can be real or imagined, leading to fight-or-flight responses and behavioral changes.