Jet Lag Flashcards
1
Q
Age of adults most likely to experience jet lag?
A
Younger more than older.
2
Q
When does the melatonin level peak?
A
Peaks at nadir of CBT or about seven hours after DLMO
3
Q
When is DLMO?
A
Dim light melatonin onset about two hours before habitual sleep onset.
4
Q
Bright light effect on sleep advance and delay
A
Bright light is repulsive: Effect occurs relative to nadir in CBT:
Before CBT - sleep delay
After CBT - sleep advance
D/A
5
Q
Melatonin effect on sleep advance and delay
A
Greatest effect when melatonin is not being secreted (day)
Early Evening - advances
early morning - delays
6
Q
How to sleep delay with melatonin and bright light
A
Melatonin in the AM
Bright light before CBT
