An order for Restoril (temazepam) 30 mg po prn for sleep would be questioned for which of the following patients? Select all that apply.
A) A 42-year-old patient hospitalized with a broken femur
B) A 29-year-old patient admitted with depression and attempted suicide
C) A 51-year-old patient admitted with migraine headache
D) A 33-year-old patient admitted with exacerbation of Crohn's disease
E) A 79-year-old patient admitted with a hip fracture
F) A 48-year-old patient admitted with cirrhosis

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Restoril (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine, which can be risky for patients with depression and suicidal tendencies (B), elderly patients due to increased sensitivity and risk of falls (E), and patients with liver impairment like cirrhosis due to altered drug metabolism (F).

An Order for Restoril (Temazepam) 30 Mg Po Prn for Sleep