A patient who travels frequently for business reports occasional instances of being unable to fall asleep. The patient tells the nurse that job demands require staying up late and then getting up early for meetings
The nurse expects that the provider will prescribe which medication for this patient?
a. Flurazepam
b. Trazodone (Desyrel)
c. Zaleplon (Sonata)
d. Zolpidem (Ambien)
ANS: C
Zaleplon (Sonata) works well for people who have trouble falling asleep and, because of its short duration of action, can be taken late at night without causing a hangover or next-day sedation early in the morning. Zolpidem (Ambien) has a longer duration and is a good choice for patients who have difficulty maintaining sleep. Flurazepam has a long duration of action. Trazodone causes daytime grogginess.
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