Circadian Intrinsic

Question 1

Inflection point between light causing phase advance instead of phase delay is when?

Answer 1

2-3 hours before habitual sleep offset.

Question 2

Ideal melatonin dose?

Answer 2

0.5 - 1 mg, but that’s not what u find OTC + dose on label may not = actual dose

Question 3

What differentiates delayed sleep-wake disorder from chronic insomnia?

Answer 3

Difficulty falling asleep in chronic insomnia is not dependent on time (person w/ delayed sleep-wake sleep disorder can fall and stay asleep, just not at the desired time)

Question 4

If individual falls asleep and wakes earlier than desired, when should light be administered.

Answer 4

early evening