Final Exam Flashcards - Sleep and ADHD
1
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5 Stages of Sleep
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1: Easily Awakened and sudden contractions of the limbs may occur
2: eye movements stop and brain activity decreases
3,4: Deep sleep and difficult to awake
5: REM-Dreaming occurs
2
Q
Insomnia
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- The inability to fall asleep
- Transient: <7 days
- Short term: up to 3 weeks
- Long-term: >3 weeks
3
Q
Treatment of Sleep Disorders
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- Benzodiazepines
- Other Sedatives
- Rx Medications
- OTC remedies
4
Q
Benzodiazepines ADR’s
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- Sedation
- Ataxia
- Confusion
- Reduced motor performance
- Hypotension
- Reduced cognitive function
- Reduced memory
5
Q
Imidazopyridines and Cyclopyrrolone Derivatives
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-MOA similar to Benzos
6
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Imidazopyridines and Cyclopyrrolone Derivatives ADR’s
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- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Tolerance and dependance
- Rebound hyper insomnia
- Sleep driving etc.
7
Q
Narcolepsy
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- Least common sleep disorder
- Falling alseep suddenly and without warning
8
Q
Modafinil
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- Nonamphetamine stimulant
- believed to stimulate a1-adrenergic receptor sites
- Also prescribed for sleep apnea
9
Q
Modafinil ADR’s
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- Stimulation
- Insomnia
- Tolerance and dependence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
10
Q
ADHD Symptoms
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- Hyperactivity and Restlessness
- Inability to sit still
- Impulsiveness
- Inattention
- Distractibility
- Forgetfulness
- Disorganized
11
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Treatment of ADHD
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-Most often involves stimulants
12
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Stimulants ADR’s
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- Decreased appetite
- Nausea
- Stomachache
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Increased heart rate
- Arrhythmia
- Dizziness
- Tremor
