A Nurse Working in the Night Shift Begins Taking Modafinil

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in the night shift begins taking modafinil [Alertec]. The nurse is telling a coworker about the medication. Which statement is correct?

• A) "I can take it during pregnancy."
• B) "It doesn't have cardiovascular side effects."
• C) "It is safe and has no serious adverse effects."
• D) "It will not interfere with my normal sleep."

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