A Patient Has Been Taking Temazepam (Restoril) for Intermittent Insomnia

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking temazepam (Restoril) for intermittent insomnia. She calls the nurse to say that when she takes it, she sleeps well, but the next day she feels "so tired." Which explanation by the nurse is correct?

• A) "Long-term use of this drug results in a sedative effect."
• B) "If you take the drug every night, this hangover effect will be reduced."
• C) "These drugs affect the sleep cycle, resulting in daytime sleepiness."
• D) "These drugs increase the activity of the central nervous system, making you tired the next day."

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Definitions:

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary actions mediated by the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, extending from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Parasympathetic System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and controlling bodily functions during rest.