A Person Is Prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 Mg Po Bid

question 23

Multiple Choice

A person is prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg po bid prn for anxiety. When the person takes this medication, which change in sleep is anticipated?

• A) The patient will have fewer dreams.
• B) The patient will have less slow-wave sleep.
• C) The patient will experience extended sleep latency.
• D) The patient will enter sleep through rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

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