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A PMHNP's adult sister calls her in distress, reporting insomnia and anxiety following a recent divorce. She asks the PMHNP to prescribe her a short course of zolpidem to help her sleep. The sister states she cannot afford to see another provider and just needs 'a few pills to get through this.' The PMHNP considers the ethical implications of prescribing to a family member.
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