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hypnotics
hynotics/sleeping medications
Question | Answer |
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Hypnotics | used to induce sleep |
Benzodiazepines | exhibit sleep producing properties at higher doses. |
Hypnotics side effects | "hang over" confusion, lethargy, nightmares, palpitations, tinnitus, constipation, dry mouth, urinary inc. rash, drugs cause physical or psy. dependency |
Nsg considerations/Hypnotics | do not mix with alcohol, do not give meds to family or friends, recognize withdrawals symptoms with long term use, most are ordered p.r.n. at HS (10 pm). Nurse should discuss alternatives to hypnotics. |
Hypnotics meds | Dalmane/flurazepam;resoril/temazepam;halicion/triazolam;chloral hydrate/noctec syrup; placidyl/ethchlorvynol |
hypnotics meds | ambien/zolpidem; sonata/zalepion; lunesta/eszopicione; benzoidiazepines |