A benzodiazepine has been prescribed for a client with short-term insomnia. Which benzodiazepine is appropriate to treat insomnia?
1. Diazepam (Valium)
2. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
3. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
4. Temazepam (Restoril)
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Rationale 1:Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is used for alcohol withdrawal and seizures.
Rationale 2:Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is incorrect because it is used for anxiety.
Rationale 3:Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because it is used for panic disorders.
Rationale 4: Temazepam (Restoril) is used to treat insomnia.
Global Rationale: Temazepam (Restoril) is used to treat insomnia. Diazepam (Valium) is incorrect because it is used for alcohol withdrawal and seizures. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) is incorrect because it is used for anxiety. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because it is used for panic disorders.
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