Sleep ch 43 - exam III

Question 1

biological clock

Answer 1

this synchronizes sleep cycles

Question 2

cataplexy

Answer 2

sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions

Question 3

circadian rhythm

Answer 3

The most familiar rhythm the 24 hour, day night cycle

Question 4

excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)

Answer 4

common complaint from OSA and CSA patients

Question 5

hypersomnolence

Answer 5

sleep disorder in quantity or quality

Question 6

hypnotics

Answer 6

meds that induce sleep

Question 7

insomnia

Answer 7

chronic difficulty sleeping

Question 8

narcolepsy

Answer 8

dysfunction of the process that regulate sleep and wake state

Question 9

nocturia

Answer 9

urination at night

Question 10

nonrapid eye movement (NREM) sleep

Answer 10

4 stages during a 90 min cycle

Question 11

polysomnogram

Answer 11

use of EEG, EMG, and EOG to monitor stages of sleep and wakefulness during nighttime sleep

Question 12

rapid eye movement (REM) sleep

Answer 12

increased brain activity in sleep that causes eye movement

Question 13

rest

Answer 13

allow adequate time for patient to rest

Question 14

sedatives

Answer 14

produce calming or soothing effect

Question 15

sleep

Answer 15

cyclical physiological process that alternates with longer periods of wakefulness

Question 16

sleep apnea

Answer 16

unable to breathe and sleep at the same time

Question 17

sleep deprivation

Answer 17

acute or chronic results from insufficient or disrupted sleep

Question 18

sleep hygiene

Answer 18

practices a patient associates with sleep