Chapter 21 Sedatives and Hypnotics

Chapter 21  Sedatives and Hypnotics

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Sedatives and hypnotics are used to treat insomnia which may be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Hospitalization
B)
Chronic pain
C)
Stress
D)
Anxiety
E)
Jet lag

2.
Which of the following are examples of benzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Temazepam (Restoril)
B)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
C)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
D)
Triazolam (Halcion)
E)
Zaleplon (Sonata)

3.
Which of the following are examples of nonbenzodiazepine-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Temazepam (Restoril)
B)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
C)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
D)
Triazolam (Halcion)
E)
Zaleplon (Sonata)

4.
Which of the following are examples of barbiturate-type hypnotic and sedative drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
B)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
C)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
D)
Triazolam (Halcion)
E)
Secobarbital (Seconal)

5.
A client is admitted to ICU after head trauma sustained in a car accident. The physician orders pentobarbital (Nembutal) 1 mg/kg/hr IV. If the client weighs 225 lb, how many milligrams of pentobarbital will be administered to the client in one hour?

6.
A client admitted to ICU with head trauma is written an order for pentobarbital (Nembutal) 200 mg/hr IV. If pentobarbital is available in a 50 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters does the nurse need to prepare per dose?

Answer Key

1.
A, B, C, D, E
2.
A, D
3.
B, C, E
4.
A, E
5.
102.3 mg
6.
4 mL