Insomnia Flashcards
1
Q
PSG characteristics in patients with insomnia
A
Short REM latency, more REM later in the night, early wake up, fragmented sleep.
2
Q
Gene responsible for short sleepers
A
Dec2 mutation
3
Q
Minimum durarion for acute insomnia
A
sleep disturbance for 1 week, 3x a week or more
4
Q
What beta blocker does not cause insomnia and why?
A
Carvedilol does not block melatonin production
5
Q
What is limit setting type insomnia
A
When kids do a “curtain call” before bed and delay bedtime by asking for water, checking for monsters, asking for more books, etc
6
Q
Minimum time for sleep restriction therapy
A
5 hours
7
Q
Risk of rebound insomnia is highest with what sleep drug
A
Short acting benzos
