Sleep Flashcards
1
Q
What regulates the circadian rhythm?
A
suprachiasmatic nucleus
2
Q
K complexes and sleep spindles are seen in what stage of sleep?
A
Stage II
3
Q
What medication can suppress REM sleep?
A
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
4
Q
Narcolepsy is associate with HLA ______.
A
DR2
5
Q
What is the classic tetrad of narcolepsy?
A
Excessive daytime sleepiness, hallucinations on going to sleep or waking up, cataplexy, sleep paralysis
6
Q
What is the cause of narcolepsy?
A
destruction of the hypothalamic hypocretin/orexin neurons which stimulates ARAS
7
Q
All patients with ________ have narcolepsy.
A
cataplexy
