A patient is prescribed zolpidem for the treatment of insomnia. The nurse should instruct the patient by stating
Explanation
• Zolpidem (Ambien) should be taken immediately before bedtime because it works quickly.
• The patient should not drive or operate machinery after taking this medication.
• The patient should be instructed to get at least 7 hours of sleep after taking zolpidem because it has a long duration.
• Patients should not take this drug with alcohol or OTC sleeping aids.