Prescribed analeptics to treat narcolepsy

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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was prescribed analeptics to treat narcolepsy. The client states they are "not really sure how this medication helps with this disorder," and they want to stop taking it for this reason. What would be the most appropriate response from the nurse in this scenario to better educate the client? "Analeptics increase cardiac contraction, which assists with staying awake." "Analeptics are thought to bind to dopamine levels, decreasing the desire to sleep during normal waking hours. However, the exact action of the medication is unknown." "Analeptics primarily affect the peripheral nervous system." "Analeptics can cause the client to go into a deeper sleep, resulting in the client feeling well-rested throughout the day."

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