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Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ruth Woodrow,Bruce Colbert ,David Smith

Edition 7ISBN: 978-1285077888
book Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ruth Woodrow,Bruce Colbert ,David Smith cover

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions 7th Edition by Ruth Woodrow,Bruce Colbert ,David Smith

Edition 7ISBN: 978-1285077888
Exercise 6
Sanjay Rudip has been experiencing insomnia for the past six weeks. At his annual physical, Sanjay reports to his physician that he saw a commercial for Lunesta (eszopiclone) and wants to know if this medication is right for him. Question
The physician explains to Sanjay that hypnotic medications should not be used for extended amounts of time except under close medical supervision. What is the primary reason for this
A) Loss of functioning due to an inability to stay awake during the day
B) An increase in REM sleep as a withdrawal symptom
C) Risk of cardiac arrest
D) Physical and psychological dependence
Explanation
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