A client is ordered to receive temazepam (Restoril). The nurse is preparing an instructional session for the client on the medication
When instructing the client on the action of the medication, the nurse tells her that this medication is known as a(n):
a. barbiturate.
b. piperazinedione.
c. benzodiazepine.
d. anorexiant.
ANS: C
Benzodiazepine is the class of temazepam (Restoril).
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.