Which of the following statements is true concerning the use of medications to treat mood disorders and their effect on sleep in older adults?
A) Antidepressants should be taken in the evening because they have a sedative effect.
B) Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax), are at low risk for addiction.
C) If the client taking the medication for mood disorder has difficulty sleeping, a nonprescription medication may be added to improve the client's sleep.
D) How the medication affects the client needs to be monitored because the use of the medication may
increase the risk of falling and potential for injury.
D
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