Anna Steinmetz has graduated from nursing school and is working nights. She is having difficulty adjusting to her night schedule. Her health care provider suggested she utilize a medication to assist...

Anna Steinmetz has graduated from nursing school and is working nights. She is having difficulty adjusting to her night schedule. Her health care provider suggested she utilize a medication to assist with her adjustment to shift work. She has been prescribed modafinil (Provigil).

1. What effect does modafinil (Provigil) have on the patient’s ability to maintain alertness during shift work?

2. What teaching will you provide to the patient regarding this medication?

3. The patient reports feelings of light-headedness with position changes. What interventions will assist in maintaining patient safety?