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Remember Zolpidem, also known by its trade name Ambien, by the story of a Z-pigeon that falls asleep while hypnotizing an office worker. This drug is a hypnotic, shown by the hypnotist waving his wrist watch back and forth. It is used to treat insomnia, illustrated by the insomniac with his eyes taped awake. Side effects of this medication may include daytime drowsiness, shown by the daytime sleepy-guy, as well as bizarre sleep behaviors, shown by the same guy sleep-walking and eating. This can even include sleep driving, shown by him sleeping while behind the wheel driving. Another possible side effect may be angioedema, shown by the angel-edamame. This medication is often prescribed for short term administration, shown by the nurse in shorts administering a zolpidem pill immediately before bed as it is recommended that this medication be taken immediately before bedtime. So let&rsquo;s review. Zolpidem is a hypnotic used to treat insomnia. Side effects may include daytime drowsiness, bizarre sleep behaviors, sleep driving, and angioedema. This medication should be administered for a short term period and it should be taken immediately before bedtime.&nbsp;

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

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Hypnotic

Which mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with zolpidem?

Indications

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Insomnia

Which of the following is an indication for zolpidem?

Side Effects

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Daytime Drowsiness

Which of the following is a side effect of zolpidem?

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Bizarre Sleep Behaviors

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Sleep Driving

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Angioedema

Considerations

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Short Term Administration

Which of the following describes the most appropriate use of zolpidem?

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Take Immediately Before Bedtime

Which of the following is the most appropriate administration recommendation for zolpidem?

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Z-pigeon is a occupational hypnotherapist. One day a client, Peter, walks in seeking to solve some problems with his office job. So Z-pigeon begins to hypnotize him. &ldquo;You are getting sleepy, very sleepy&rdquo;. Eventually, Peter&rsquo;s Taped-awake-eyes begin to feel heavier and heavier. &ldquo;Now when I count backwards from three, you'll be in a state of deep sleep. And you will remain in that state until I snap my fingers. Three. Deeper and deeper. Way down, way down. Two. Way down. One&hellip;.&rdquo; Suddenly Z-pigeon passes out onto the floor, asleep. Poor Peter is stuck in a sleeplike hypnotic state. This continues in to the next day and he clocks into work as a Sleepy-guy, but instead of doing his job he just goes through some bizarre sleep behaviors like Sleep-walking and eating even more bizarre foods like donut tacos. Then while still asleep, he gets behind the wheel to drive home. Unfortunately he ends up crashing and totalling his car and was greeted by an Angel-edamame with big beautiful lips. Luckily, it was only a dream as a Nurse-in-shorts gave him a sleeping pill Immediately Before Bed. Unfortunately, he still will dread his office job in the morning, but for now Peter will have sweet donut taco dreams of Z-pigeons and Angel-edamames.

"This will also aid as anti-anxiety medication."

"I will only take this as a short-term treatment for insomnia."

"I should take this medication immediately before bedtime."

"Angioedema is a side effect of this medication."

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A 27-year-old patient comes to the clinic because she has had insomnia for the past three months. She is prescribed zolpidem. The nurse is providing the patient with medication education. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicate the need for further education?

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