A patient says,"I have trouble falling asleep at night and might lie awake until 3 or 4 AM before falling sleep." Which medication would the nurse expect a health care provider to prescribe for this patient?

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Zolpidem is a short-acting hypnotic that will help the patient initiate sleep and awaken without untoward symptoms of drowsiness.Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant.Flurazepam is a long-acting hypnotic that will produce hangover drowsiness during the next day.Risperidone is an antipsychotic and not likely to be useful in this scenario.See relationship to audience response question.

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