Insomnia Flashcards
How much of your life do you sleep
1/3
What is the leading cause of sleep disturbance
sleep apnea
What is FFI
Fatal familial insomnia
*rarest prion disease
What chemicals / hormones are involved in the circadian rhythm
adenosine
cortisol
melatonin
How many stages of sleep are there
5
What stage is REM sleep
5
What is stage 1 of sleep
transition between wakefulness and sleep
What stage of sleep does most dreaming occur
REM
How long is the first REM cycle and when does it occur
Only lasts a few minutes but occurs roughly 90min after falling asleep
What is primary insomnia
insomnia that is not linked with any other health condition
What is secondary insomnia
Insomnia that is directly caused by another health condition
What are some common insomnia symptoms
daytime sleepiness
Fatigue
grumpiness
concentration/memory changes
What is the best prevention for insomnia
Routine
What is the criteria for chronic insomnia
Trouble getting / staying asleep 3+ nights a week for 3+ months
What is narcolepsy
Sudden REM sleep without NREM sleep first
daytime drowsiness with sudden sleep attacks
What is the first and most troublesome symptom with narcolepsy
Excessive daytime sleepiness
What is cataplexy
sudden loss of muscle tone
What is sleep paralysis
Temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking
What are hypnagogic hallucinations
hallucinations as you fall asleep
What are hypnopompic hallucinations
Hallucinations that occur upon waking
What is shift work sleep disorder
Sleep disorder that commonly affects those who work on nontraditional hours
What is the main symptom of shift work sleep disorder
Excessive sleepiness when you need to be awake, alert, and productive
What is Willis-Ekbom disease
Restless leg syndrome
Which gender is more effected by restless leg syndrome
women
What is restless leg syndrome
strong urge to move legs. Usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations in the legs
What are some non-REM parasomnias
Sleep walking
Confusional arousal
Night terrors
What are some examples of REM parasomnias
Sleep behavior disorder
Nightmare disorder
Sleep paralysis
What are some example of other parasomnias
Sleep talking
Bedwetting (enuresis)
Sleep related groaning (catathrenia)
Exploding head syndrome
Sleep related eating disorder
Which type of parasomnias are concerning and should be referred to a sleep specialist
REM parasomnia
