Problem:
A patient presents to clinic requesting lorazepam (Ativan) to help them sleep. They have been struggling with falling asleep for the past week and have heard from friends that this medication helps with this symptom. What is the most appropriate response to this request? Group of answer choices "We don't recommend using a benzodiazepine medication such as Ativan for difficulty falling asleep. There are some other medications we could consider for short-term use, however." "We can try lorazepam (Ativan) for a few nights to see if it will help you to regulate your sleep cycle and sleep better, but this is not a long-term solution for your insomnia." "Evidence-based practice guidelines recommend that you start taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or melatonin for help with sleep when it is an acute condition."