Sleep Flashcards
Sleep is NREM 75% of the time T/F
T
Alpha waves predominate when the eyes are open T/F
F awake is beta waves
Which type of brainwaves predominate when?
Awake eyes open - beta Awake eyes closed - alpha N1/Stage 1 - theta N2/Stage 2 - sleep spindles & K complexes N3/ Stages 3&4 - delta “slow wave sleep”
When after falling asleep does REM usually occur?
After 90 minutes
Which part of the brain is crucial for REM sleep?
The pons
REM sleep mostly occurs when in the sleep period?
Last 1/3
Insomnia disorder has to persist for how long in DSM V?
Three nights a week for three months
Insomnia disorder affects men more than women T/F
F women predominate
Prevalence of insomnia disorder in a) adults and b) elderly
a) 6-10% gen pop, b) 25% elderly
Most insomnia disorder has a sudden onset precipitated by a stressor T/F
T
Strongest RF for insomnia
Previous insomnia
Having a regular waking time strengthens circadian synchrony T/F
T
Having a light bedtime snack can promote sleep by reducing hypoglycaemia T/F
T
In sleep restriction bedtime is constant and wake time are adjusted T/F
F it’s the other way round
Pharmacological therapy is only indicated for short term insomnia less than 2/52 T/F
T
Zopiclone is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist T/F
T
There is an association between hypersomnolence and Raynauds T/F
T apparently
What is the gold standard measure of daytime sleepiness?
The MLST multiple sleep latency test
Modafinil can be used to treat hypersomnolence disorder T/F
T less potential for abuse. 100-400mg qam
In Kleine-Levin syndrome periods of sleepiness are associated with what?
Disinhibition, derealisation, hypersexuality, compulsive overeating, poss irritability and confusion in some
K-L syndrome is M:F = 3:1 T/F
T
K-L syndrome shows familial aggregation T/F
F
Narcolepsy definition
Recurrent periods of irrepressible need to sleep, or napping in the same day, 3/week for 3/12