The patient tells the nurse, "I am really confused after talking to my doctor. He said I would be taking different kinds of medications for my anxiety and insomnia. Will you please explain it?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "You will be taking medications known as sedative-hypnotics."
2. "You will be taking medications known as antidepressants."
3. "You will be taking a medication known as paraldehyde."
4. "You will be taking medications known as barbiturates."
5. "You will be taking medications known as benzodiazepines."
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: The three categories of medications used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders include the benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and sedative-hypnotics. Barbiturates are no longer used for anxiety or insomnia because of significant side effects and the availability of more effective medications. Paraldehyde is no longer used for anxiety or insomnia because of significant side effects and the availability of more effective medications.
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