A 77-year-old patient is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following medications can be most safely administered to this patient to induce sleep?
A) Alprazolam (Xanax)
B) Clonazepam (Klonopin)
C) Diazepam (Valium)
D) Temazepam (Restoril)
D
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Temazepam (Restoril) is eliminated by conjugation with glucuronide. Thus, temazepam (Restoril) is the drug of choice for patients who are elderly, have liver disease, or are taking drugs that interfere with hepatic drug–metabolizing enzymes. Alprazolam (Xanax) is not administered for insomnia. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is not administered for insomnia. Diazepam (Valium) is not administered for insomnia.
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