Exam 3 THIS ONE Flashcards
What is initial insomnia?
difficulty falling asleep
What is the treatment for initial insomnia
Short acting benzodiazepines
Sometimes trazodone and doxepin are used off label for their sedating effects
What is middle insomnia?
Difficulty staying asleep
What is treatment for middle insomnia?
Longer acting benzos
DORAs
What is terminal insomnia?
Early morning waking.
What is the treatment for terminal insomnia?
If r/t depression - SSRI or SNRI
DORAs
What are beta fiber neurons?
Sensory nerve fibers responsible for transmitting signals related to touch and pressure sensation (mechanoreception) to the CNS -
non=noxious/feather
Relatively large and myelinated which allows for a faster transmission of signals.
How fast are beta fiber neurons?
Due to myelination - moderate speed
What are delta fiber neurons?
Transmit pain and temperature sensations (nociception and thermoreception) from the periphery to the CNS.
noxious mechanical and subnoxious thermal stimuli
How faster are delta fiber neurons?
Slower than beta fibers.
They are myelinated but are thinner and smaller than beta fibers.
What are C fiber neurons
unmyelinated
chemical and noxious heat
SLOW CHRONIC PAIN SIGNALS
NO MYELINATION - chronic pain
How fast are C fiber neurons
unmyelinated - SLOW
What is peripheral neuropathy
Dmg to peripheral nerves –> abnormal sensory signals sent to CNS
Central sensitization
Difference between neuropathic pain and nociceptive pain.
Nociceptive pain is caused by tissue injury or inflammation.
Neuro pain is caused by dmg to the nerves.
Neurotransmitters and receptors in peripheral neuropathy
glutamate and substance P
Non pharm approaches to peripheral neuropathy
TENS units, CBT, physical therapy
Pathophysiology of chronic pain
Peripheral sensitization - occurs in the peripheral nervous system, where nociceptors (pain receptors) become sensitized and more responsive to painful stimuli. Is often associated with inflammation or nerve dmg and leads to increased pain sensitivity in the affected area.
Central Sensitization: changes in the CNS. CNS becomes hypersensitive - amplifying pain signals and reducing pain threshold. As a result non-painful stimuli can be perceived as painful. The can remain after inflammation or initial injury has healed.
allyodynia
pain due to stimulus that does not normally provoke pain
What causes narcolepsy
not enough orexin
Medication for narcolepsy
Modafinil
What is the pathophysiology of anxiety?
Amygdala - Fear/Panic/Phobia
CSTC - Worry/Anxious/Obsession
Hippocampus - Memory/Internal fearmonger - re-experiencing
What is the antidote to benzo overdose?
Flumazil
What is the antidote to opiates?
Naloxone
How does caffeine promote wakefulness?
Caffeine is an antagonist at adenosine receptors
What is peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral tissue injury with central distribution
Tx for peripheral neuropathy
Cymbalta
Elavil
Gabapentin - always use when trying to take off alcohol
lyrica
Allodynia
Pain due to something that shouldn’t cause pain