After teaching a group of nursing students about sedatives and hypnotics, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify the absorption of which drug as being affected by a high-fat meal?
A) Zolpidem
B) Eszopiclone
C) Ramelteon
D) Zaleplon
Ans: A
Feedback:
Zolpidem should not be taken with food. A high-fat meal or snack can interfere with the absorption of the following drugs: eszopiclone, ramelteon, and zaleplon.
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