A client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for insomnia. The client's spouse reports that the patient drives at night but does not remember it in the morning. Which of the following explains this behavior?

This is a side effect of this drug which will go away after 2 weeks.

This is a complex sleep behavior with memory loss associated with this drug.

This is a severe allergic reaction of this drug.

This means the drug is at toxic levels in your system.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Zolpidem can cause complex sleep behaviors like sleep-driving, and this side effect does not necessarily resolve after 2 weeks.
B. Zolpidem can lead to complex sleep behaviors, including sleep-driving, with associated memory loss.
C. Severe allergic reactions are not typically associated with memory loss and sleep-driving.
D. Toxic levels would present with more severe symptoms and are less likely to be solely characterized by sleep-driving.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clozapine requires regular monitoring of the white blood cell count due to the risk of agranulocytosis, a potentially serious side effect.
B. While potassium levels are important, they are not the primary concern with clozapine administration.
C. BUN/Creatinine levels are monitored for kidney function but are not specific to clozapine.
D. Sodium levels are not the primary concern with clozapine administration.

A. Airborne Precautions B. Fall precautions C. Suicide Precautions D. Standard Precautions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Airborne precautions are unnecessary for administering hydralazine, as it does not involve airborne transmission risks.
B. Hydralazine can cause orthostatic hypotension, especially in older adults, increasing the risk of falls. Therefore, fall precautions are essential.
C. Suicide precautions are not specifically indicated for hydralazine administration.
D. Standard precautions are always in place but do not address the specific risks associated with hydralazine.

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A client has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for insomnia. The client's spouse reports that the patient drives at night but does not remember it in the morning. Which of the following explains this behavior?

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