Chapter 28 : Sleep-wake disorders Flashcards
the following flashcards are going to be talking about the sleep cycle from the powerpoint and study guide
what part of the brain helps control sleep and wake?
hypothalamus
what is the neurotransmitter to help with sleep?
what is the neurotransmitter to help with wake?
gaba - sleep
histamine - wake
homeostatic sleep drive vs circadian wake drive? what does it mean ?
pressured to sleep
pressured to wake up
what is the hormone coming out with circadian wake drive?
adenosine
what is the hormone coming out with homeostatic sleep drive?
suprachiasmatic nucleus ( scn ) and orexin and melatonin
what is insomnia ?
characterized by difficulty falling asleep or difficully maintaining sleep
typically what is the medication we use to treat insomnia?
benzo
what is the melatonin receptor agnostic medication?
orexin receptor antagonists?
ramelteon ( rozerem )
suvorexant ( belsomra )
OSA syndrome is diagnosed with what?
breathing related sleep disorder characterized by excessive snoring and episodes of apnea
parasomnias is abnormal behavior events in sleep, like what?
sleepwalking
sleep terrors
nightmare disorder
RLS
what are some things we can recommend to a patient who has trouble sleeping?
what are sone things we can recommend to a patient who has trouble getting up?
no stimulants before bed
dark room
cool environment
no disturbances
activity
sun
exercise
bright light
