The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who has been prescribed zaleplon (Sonata) for insomnia. What does the nurse include in the teaching plan related to the action of this drug?
a. "This drug may take from 30 minutes to an hour to work."
b. "Go to bed immediately after taking a dose of this drug."
c. "Be sure to report any side effects to your prescriber."
d. "There is a danger of becoming dependent on this drug."
B
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists have a very rapid onset of action (15 to 30 minutes). Patients should be instructed to go to bed immediately after taking these drugs.
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