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Exam 2 - Sleep Disorders Flashcards

1
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What medications can cause/worsen insomnia? (17)

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alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, anticholinergics, SSRIs/SNRIs, alpha blockers, beta blockers, ACEi/ARBs, cholinesterase inhibitors, bronchodilators, CNS stimulants, corticosteroids, decongestants, diuretics, H2RAs, statins, opioids

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What is first-line for long-term insomnia treatment?

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CBT

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What is the treatment for sleep-onset insomnia for those avoiding BZDRAs and morning sedation?

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ramelteon

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What is the treatment for sleep-onset insomnia for those avoiding BZDRAs and who can tolerate morning sedation? (2)

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DORAs, ramelteon

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What is the treatment for sleep-onset insomnia for those who can tolerate BZDRAs and are avoiding morning sedation? (2)

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ramelteon, z-drugs

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What is the treatment for sleep-onset insomnia for those who can tolerate BZDRAs and morning sedation? (3)

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DORAs, ramelteon, z-drugs

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What is the treatment for sleep-maintenance for those avoiding BZDRAs? (2)

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DORAs, doxepin

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What is the treatment for sleep-maintenance for those who can tolerate BZDRAs? (3)

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DORAs, doxepin, z-drugs

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What is the MOA of BZDRAs?

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GABA receptor agonist

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What are boxed warnings for BZDRAs? (3)

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concomitant depressant effects, risk of abuse, risk of dependence and withdrawal

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What is a boxed warning for z-drugs?

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parasomnias and complex sleep behaviors

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Which BZDRA has the longest and shortest half-life, respectively?

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longest = quazepam, shortest = zaleplon

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Which BZDRAs have clinically-active metabolites? (2)

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flurazepam, quazepam

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What is the indication for eszopiclone (Lunesta)?

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sleep-onset and sleep-maintenance

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What are important PKPD characteristics of eszopiclone (Lunesta)? (2)

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duration 6-9 hours, CYP3A4 substrate

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What are adverse effects of eszopiclone (Lunesta)?

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HA, dysgeusia, anxiety, xerostomia, infection

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What is the indication for zaleplon (Sonata)?

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short-term insomnia

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What does zaleplon (Sonata) not help with?

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nighttime awakening

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What are important PKPD characteristics of zaleplon (Sonata)? (2)

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duration 3-4 hours, CYP3A4 substrate

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What is the indication for zolpidem?

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sleep-onset and sleep-maintenance

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What is the dosing for sleep-onset zolpidem (Intermezzo)?

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take if more than 4 hours remain before waking and trouble returning to sleep

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What is the dosing for sleep-maintenance zolpidem (Edluar)?

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take immediately before bedtime with 7-8 hours of planned sleep before waking

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23
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Which Ambien formulation is for sleep-onset only?

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Ambien IR (NOT CR)

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What is the indication for DORAs?

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sleep-onset and sleep-maintenance

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In what medical condition are DORAs contraindicated?

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narcolepsy

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What are important PKPD characteristics of suvorexant (Belsomra)? (3)

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onset < 30 minutes, t1/2 = 12 hrs, CYP3A4 interactions

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What are adverse effects of suvorexant (Belsomra)? (3)

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sleep paralysis, abnormal dreams, HA

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What are important PKPD characteristics of lemborexant (DayVigo)? (4)

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onset < 30 minutes, t1/2 = 17-19 hrs, CYP3A4 interactions, CNS depression may persist several days after discontinuation

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What are adverse effects of lemborexant (DayVigo)? (3)

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complex sleep behaviors, abnormal dreams, HA

30
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What are important PKPD characteristics of daridorexant (Quviviq)? (4)

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onset < 30 minutes, t1/2 = 8 hrs, CYP3A4 interactions, onset delayed if taken with food

31
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What is the MOA of ramelteon (Rozerem)?

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melatonin receptor agonist

32
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What is the indication for ramelteon (Rozerem)?

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sleep-onset only

33
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What are contraindications for ramelteon (Rozerem)? (1)

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fluvoxamine use

34
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What are two interesting points about ramelteon (Rozerem)?

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not as effective in patients with BZDRAs, not controlled

35
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What is the MOA of doxepin?

36
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What is the indication for doxepin?

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sleep-maintenance only

37
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What is the dosing for doxepin?

38
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What is an important counseling point for doxepin?

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Do not take within 3 hours of a meal

39
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When should melatonin be avoided? (2)

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patients with autoimmune conditions or Alzheimer’s disease

40
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What are important points regarding first-generation antihistamines? (3)

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avoid in older adults, tolerance develops quickly, anticholinergic side effects

41
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What is an off-label treatment for patients with a history of substance abuse?

42
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What are other off-label insomnia therapies? (3)

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amitryptiline, mirtazapine, gabapentin

43
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What medications can elderly use? (4)

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ramelteon, doxepin, eszopiclone, zolpidem

44
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What medications can pregnant women use? (3)

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diphenhydramine, doxylamine, doxepin

45
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What are the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea? (4)

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behavior modifications, PAP, avoid CNS depressants, medications

46
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What are contraindications for modafinil (Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil)? (2)

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pregnancy, cardiovascular disease

47
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What are adverse effects of modafinil (Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil)? (4)

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HA, mania, cardiovascular symptoms, SJS

48
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What is the MOA of modafinil (Provigil)?

49
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What is the MOA of armodafinil (Nuvigil)?

50
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What is the MOA of solriamfetol (Sunosi)?

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DA and NE reuptake inhibitor

51
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What are contraindications for solriamfetol (Sunosi)? (2)

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use of MAOI, cardiovascular disease

52
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What is the MOA for pitolisant (Wakix)?

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histamine-3 receptor antagonist

53
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What are adverse effects of pitolisant (Wakix)? (2)

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HA, QTc prolongation

54
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What obstructive sleep apnea medications must be administered in the morning? (4)

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armodafinil, modafinil, pitolisant, solriamfetol

55
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What are the treatments for narcolepsy? (3)

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behavior modifications, avoid CND depressants, medications

56
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What is the indication for sodium oxybate (Xyrem)?

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cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness

57
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What are BBWs for sodium oxybate (Xyrem)? (3)

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CNS depression, abuse (REMS), restricted access

58
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How is sodium oxybate (Xyrem) dosed?

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at bedtime on empty stomach, then again 2.5-4 hours later

59
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How is sodium oxybate (Lumryz) different?

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single dose suspension

60
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How is sodium oxybate (Xywav) different?

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contains other cation salts

61
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What are REM-suppressing drugs used for cataplexy? (4)

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venlafaxine, fluoxetine, duloxetine, clomipramine

62
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What can abrupt withdrawal of REM-suppressing drugs cause?

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status cataplecticus

63
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What are medications that treat both cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness? (2)

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pitolisant and sodium oxybate

64
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What are treatments for jet lag disorder? (3)

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melatonin, ramelteon, z-drugs

65
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What are non-pharm treatments for shift work disorder? (3)

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sleep hygiene, exposure to bright lights at night and darkness during day, CBT-I

66
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What are pharm treatments for shift work disorder? (5)

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melatonin, ramelteon, suvorexant, z-drugs, modafinil/armodafinil

67
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What are non-pharm causes of RLS? (4)

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nutrition (iron, vitamin B, folate, caffeine, alcohol, weight loss), smoking, exercise, sleep

68
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What are medications that can cause RLS? (4)

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centrally-acting (1st gen) antihistamines, antidepressants (NOT BUPROPION), antipsychotics, anti-nausea drugs that block dopamine

69
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What are treatments for intermittent symptoms of RLS? (2)

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caribodopa-levodopa, BZDRAs (clonazepam)

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What are treatments for chronic and persistent symptoms of RLS? (2)

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alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligands (pregabalin, gabapentin encarbil (Horizant)), dopamine agonists (pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine)

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