A group of nursing students is reviewing the various agents used to treat insomnia. The students demonstrate an understanding of the information when they identify which agent as a melatonin receptor agonist?
A) Trazodone
B) Estazolam
C) Mirtazapine
D) Ramelteon
Ans: D
Ramelteon is a melatonin receptor agonist. Trazodone and mirtazapine are sedating antidepressants. Estazolam is a benzodiazepine classified as a benzodiazepine receptor agonist.
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