Which drug normalizes sleep cycles by enabling the body's supply of melatonin to naturally promote sleep?
A) Flurazepam (Dalmane)
B) Temazepam (Restoril)
C) Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
D) Ramelteon (Rozerem)

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Ramelteon (Rozerem) is a melatonin receptor agonist that mimics the effects of naturally occurring melatonin in the body, effectively regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Therefore, it is the best choice for normalizing sleep cycles by enabling the body's supply of melatonin to naturally promote sleep. The other options (Flurazepam, Temazepam, and Eszopiclone) work by enhancing the effects of GABA in the brain, which may help induce sleep but do not address the underlying issue of irregular sleep-wake patterns.

Which Drug Normalizes Sleep Cycles by Enabling the Body's Supply