A patient who has been taking flurazepam (Dalmane) for insomnia is now prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) instead. The patient asks the nurse why the prescription was changed. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Zolpidem (Ambien) is a first-line drug for the treatment of insomnia."
b. "Flurazepam (Dalmane) is a benzodiazepine drug that can be habit-forming."
c. "Zolpidem (Ambien) is also used to treat any anxiety or stress that may contribute to your insomnia."
d. "Flurazepam (Dalmane) has both hypnotic and sedative effects that are less effec-tive in the treatment of insomnia."
B
Flurazepam (Dalmane) is a benzodiazepine with hypnotic and sedative effects, used mostly to treat anxiety or stress. The benzodiazepines are schedule IV drugs, which means that abuse of these drugs or their long-term use may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological de-pendence. These drugs can be habit-forming when used for prolonged periods (2 to 4 weeks) and are no longer first-line drugs for treatment of insomnia. Zolpidem (Ambien) is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist and is less likely to be addictive.
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