What Is an Important First Step When Treating Insomnia Disorder

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is an important first step when treating insomnia disorder?

• A)Determine what stage of sleep is most frequently lost due to the insomnia.
• B)Determine whether the sleep problems are due to stressful life events before treating them with drugs.
• C)Ensure that patients are not taking another drug that will contra-indicate the effects of the sedative.
• D)Determine whether the symptoms are being caused by another drug or disorder.
• E)Ensure that the sedatives/hypnotics are the proper dosage,especially for older adults.

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