Ch.28 Drug Therapy for
Insomnia with complete
verified solutions
Which drug for insomnia can cause amnesia?
a.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c.
Temazepam (Restoril)
d.
Trazodone (Desyrel) - answer ANS: C
Temazepam is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that works by
causing a general depression of the central nervous system,
including the areas that process new or immediate information. As a
result, the patient may have amnesia for events that occur while he
or she is under the influence of this drug.
Which problems are the two most common side effects of drugs for
insomnia?
a.
Increased bleeding and reduced sense of taste
b.
Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep
c.
Dry mouth and drowsiness
, d.
Hiccoughs and diarrhea - answer ANS: C
The drugs for insomnia are sedating and do not cause insomnia.
They do not interfere with blood clotting or the sense of taste. The
most common side effects for drugs that induce sleep are dry mouth
and drowsiness. Although hiccoughs and diarrhea may occur, these
are rare.
In which drug category for insomnia does zaleplon (Sonata) belong?
a.
Antihistamines
b.
Benzodiazepines
c.
Sedating antidepressants
d.
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists - answer ANS: D
Zaleplon induces sleep by binding to benzodiazepine receptors and
enhancing (stimulating) the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA
(gamma amino butyric acid). Therefore this drug belongs to the
benzodiazepine receptor agonist class.
Which drug can increase the risk for seizures in a patient who has
epilepsy?
a.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
b.
Romazicon (Flumazenil)
c.
Insomnia with complete
verified solutions
Which drug for insomnia can cause amnesia?
a.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
b.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c.
Temazepam (Restoril)
d.
Trazodone (Desyrel) - answer ANS: C
Temazepam is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist that works by
causing a general depression of the central nervous system,
including the areas that process new or immediate information. As a
result, the patient may have amnesia for events that occur while he
or she is under the influence of this drug.
Which problems are the two most common side effects of drugs for
insomnia?
a.
Increased bleeding and reduced sense of taste
b.
Inability to fall asleep and stay asleep
c.
Dry mouth and drowsiness
, d.
Hiccoughs and diarrhea - answer ANS: C
The drugs for insomnia are sedating and do not cause insomnia.
They do not interfere with blood clotting or the sense of taste. The
most common side effects for drugs that induce sleep are dry mouth
and drowsiness. Although hiccoughs and diarrhea may occur, these
are rare.
In which drug category for insomnia does zaleplon (Sonata) belong?
a.
Antihistamines
b.
Benzodiazepines
c.
Sedating antidepressants
d.
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists - answer ANS: D
Zaleplon induces sleep by binding to benzodiazepine receptors and
enhancing (stimulating) the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA
(gamma amino butyric acid). Therefore this drug belongs to the
benzodiazepine receptor agonist class.
Which drug can increase the risk for seizures in a patient who has
epilepsy?
a.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
b.
Romazicon (Flumazenil)
c.
