Sleep and rest Flashcards
Sleep vs rest
Sleep - cycles, selective response
Rest - mild to no activity
Circadian rhythm
internal clock
Stages of sleep
Stage 1: NREM
Stage 2: NREM
Stage 3: NREM
Stage 4: REM
Sleep stage 1
NREM - drifting off, 5% total sleep
Involuntary jerking
Relaxed but aware
Sleep stage 2
NREM: light sleep 50% total sleep
Easily aroused
Body temp drops slightly
Brian/body start to slow
Sleep stage 3
NREM: deep sleep 20-25% total sleep
Difficult to arouse
Little movement
Vital signs slow
snoring
Sleep stage 4
REM: tissue repair, cognitive restoration,dreaming, highly active, 25% total sleep
Spontaneous awakening
Common sleep disorders
Restless leg syndrome
Hypersomnia
Sleep apnea
narcolepsy
paranoias
Parasomnias
Insomnia
Circadian disorders
Meds for sleep
Benzos(more stag 2 less stage 3): Lorazepam(Ativan), Diazepam(Valium
Nonbenzos: Zolipidem(Ambien), Eszopiclone(Lunesta), antihistamines