A person is prescribed lorazepam 2 mg PO bid as needed for anxiety. When the person takes this medication, which change in sleep is anticipated? The patient will
A) have fewer dreams.
B) have less slow-wave sleep.
C) experience extended sleep latency.
D) enter sleep through REM sleep.

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Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, which reduces slow-wave sleep. REM sleep would likely increase. Persons with narcolepsy often enter sleep through REM.

A Person Is Prescribed Lorazepam 2 Mg PO Bid as Needed