In a review class on medications, nurses are discussing the actions of zolpidem (Ambien) and benzodiazepines. A nurse correctly states that the actions of zolpidem (Ambien) do not produce which of the following effects that benzodiazepines do?
a. Induce sleep.
b. Reduce anxiety.
c. Affect REM sleep.
d. Prolong sleep duration.
B
Zolpidem does not reduce anxiety, as the benzodiazepines do.
Both zolpidem and benzodiazepines induce sleep, affect REM sleep, and prolong the duration of sleep.
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Another term for pruritus is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).