A Patient Says, "I Have Trouble Falling Asleep at Night

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I have trouble falling asleep at night and might lie awake until 3 or 4 AM before falling sleep." Which medication would the nurse expect a health care provider to prescribe for this patient?

• A) zolpidem
• B) flurazepam
• C) risperidone
• D) methylphenidate

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