A patient has experienced insomnia for months, and the physician has prescribed a medication to help with this problem. The nurse expects which drug to be used for long-term treatment of insomnia?
a. Secobarbital (Seconal), a barbiturate
b. Diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine
c. Midazolam (Versed), a benzodiazepine
d. Eszopiclone (Lunesta), a nonbenzodiazepine sleep aid
ANS: D
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