When Prescribing Temazepam (Restoril) for Insomnia, Patient Education Includes

question 27

Multiple Choice

When prescribing temazepam (Restoril) for insomnia, patient education includes:

• A)Take temazepam nightly approximately 15 minutes before bedtime.
• B)Temazepam should not be used more than three times a week for less than three months.
• C)Drinking one ounce of alcohol will cause additive effects and the patient will sleep better.
• D)Exercise for at least 30 minutes within two hours of bedtime to enhance the effects of temazepam.

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Single-nucleotide Polymorphism

A variation in a single nucleotide that occurs at a specific position in the genome, representing the most common type of genetic variation among humans.

Base-pair Substitution

A type of genetic mutation where one nucleotide pair in the DNA sequence is replaced with a different nucleotide pair.

Measurable Percentage

A quantifiable fraction or portion of a whole, expressed as a percentage.

SNP Chip

A device used to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which are variations at a single position in a DNA sequence among individuals.