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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Capillary Action

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.

Adhesion

The process by which two surfaces are held together by intermolecular forces or mechanical interlocking.

Cohesion

The force that holds molecules of the same substance together, such as water molecules in a drop.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or alkalinity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).