A Patient Tells the Practitioner,"I Have Trouble Falling Asleep at Night

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the practitioner,"I have trouble falling asleep at night and might lie awake until 3 or 4 AM before falling sleep." Which medication would be best for this patient?

• A) Zolpidem (Ambien)
• B) Flurazepam (Dalmane)
• C) Risperidone (Risperdal)
• D) Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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