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RLS popcorn Flashcards

1
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worse at rest and night relieve by movement

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Restless Leg Syndrome

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Caffeine, stress, alcohol and fatigue worsen symptoms

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Restless Leg Syndrome

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3
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serum ferritin level is lower than 75 mcg/L, iron replacement

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Restless Leg Syndrome

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4
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Ferrous sulfate

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Restless Leg Syndrome

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5
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intermittent RLS, RLS from specific triggers

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Carbidopa-levodopa

Levodopa doses greater than 200 mg per day should be avoided

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6
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mild cases of RLS, particularly in younger patients

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Benzodiazepines/ clonazepam

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Benzodiazepines/ clonazepam abuse appears to be low in this disorder

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Restless leg syndrome

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8
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cognitive impairment in the morning

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Benzodiazepines/ clonazepam

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9
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Persistent Restless Leg Syndrome

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Dopamine Agonists, Pramipexole, Ropinirole

Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand, gabapentin, pregabalin

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10
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fatigue, nasal stuffiness, leg edema

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Dopamine Agonists, Pramipexole, Ropinirole

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risk of impulse control disorders/ compulsive behaviors

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Dopamine Agonists, Pramipexole, Ropinirole

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Pramipexole, Ropinirole

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Dopamine Agonists

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13
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gabapentin, pregabalin

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Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand

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14
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comorbid insomnia or sleep disturbance that is disproportionate to other RLS symptoms

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Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand, gabapentin, pregabalin

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increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior

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Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand, gabapentin, pregabalin

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16
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Refractory restless leg syndrome

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Opioids

codeine, tramadol, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone

17
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tolerance, constipation

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Opioids

codeine, tramadol, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone

18
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Symptom augmentation

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Levodopa/carbidopa

19
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Main complication of dopaminergic therapy in RLS

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augmentation

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