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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0323087896
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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 7th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

Edition 7ISBN: 978-0323087896
Exercise 14
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication for sleep. Which intervention applies to the administration of a non- benzodiazepine, such as zaleplon (Sonata)?
A)These drugs need to be taken about 1 hour before bedtime.
B)Because of their rapid onset, these drugs need to be taken just before bedtime.
C)The patient needs to be cautioned about the high inci- dence of morning drowsiness that may occur after taking these drugs.
D)These drugs are less likely to interact with alcohol.
Explanation
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Thus, the option (a) is incorrect.
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