Sleep and Eating Disorders Flashcards
What is insomnia?
difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or non-restorative sleep despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep
What are the 3 phases of insomnia?
Transient (<1)
Acute or short-term or episodic (1-3 mo)
Chronic or persistent (>3mo)
What causes insomnia?
no single cause
What is the most common form of insomnia?
acute insomnia
What is insomnia associated with?
daytime impairment
How is insomnia diagnosed most of the time?
patient will tell you
What diagnostic test for insomnia are needed?
None
What are 3 diagnostic test that can be used for insomnia?
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Urine toxicology
What is the txt for insomnia?
Counsel patient, practice consistent sleep hygiene
What is insomnia best treated without of?
medication
What med has no abuse and can be used for insomnia?
Ramelteon (Rozerem)- melatonin receptor agonist
What is more effective than meds for insomnia?
exercise (avoid 4 hrs prior to sleep)
What is narcolepsy?
INCURABLE rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder mainly characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness
What are the two types of narcolepsy?
Type 1 ( w/ cataplexy) Type 2 (w/o cataplexy)
What is the cure for narcolepsy?
NONE
Which ways can symptoms be improved for narcolepsy?
sleep hygiene, brief 15 min naps during the day, and drug therapy
What is the bimodal distribution for narcolepsy?
peak at 15 yrs
and again @ 35yrs
Which is more prevalent type 1 or type 2?
Type 1
Where is narcolepsy highest and lowest?
Highest in Japan
Lowest in Israel
What is narcolepsy associated with?
Obstructive sleep apnea
What is the classic tetrad of EDS?
cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations
What are cardinal symptoms
EDS and sleep attacks
What are the 1st symptoms of EDS?
sleep attacks
What is cataplexy?
sudden episode of total or partial loss of motor tone, triggered by strong emotions
What is not impaired in cataplexy?
consciousness and memory
What two muscles are spared in cataplexy?
diaphragm and extraocular
What is sleep paralysis?
transient inability to move or speak either while failing asleep or on awakening
Occurs in 50% of people with type 1 narcolepsy?
sleep paralysis