Which of the following is a sleeping pill?
a. sumatriptan (imitrex)
b. triazolam (halcion)
c. phenytoin (dilantin)
d. ondansetron (zofran)

Respuesta :

Answer: [B]:  " Halcion™ " ;  {generic name: "triazolam".}.

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Explanation: We are asked:  
 "Which of the following is a sleeping pill?" ;

And we are given 4 (four) answer choices.

Let's go through each of the 4 (four) answer choices presented:
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Choice:  [A]:  sumatriptan {brand name:  " Imitrex™ " } ;
 → is one of the "triptans" that is exclusively used to treat "migraine headaches"—not "sleep".
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Choice: [B]:  triazolam {brand name: " Halcion™ "} ;

→ is a "sleeping pill" that is prescribed only for "sleep problems" and/or to "induce sleep"—so this answer—at this point—may be correct!
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Let's continue with the remaining answer choices:

Choice:  [C]:  phenytoin {brand name:  "Dilantin " } ;

 → is officially used to treat "epilepsy/other seizure disorders"—

as well as "off-label" medication for neuropathy, anxiety disorders; certain types of "pain"; and neuropsychiatric conditions—is not a "sleeping" medication.
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Choice:  [D]:  ondansetron {brand name:  "Zofran} ;

  → is an "anti-emetic" ['anti-nausea medication']/used to prevent nausea/vomiting [and is Not a "sleeping" medication].

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So; our correct answer is:  
Answer Choice: [B]: " Halcion™ " ;  {generic name: "triazolam".}.

Hope this answer/explanation is helpful to you!

Best wishes!
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