Sleep Disorders Flashcards

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Insomnia

A

difficulty falling asleep

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Narcolepsy

A

excessive daytime sleepiness, abnormal REM sleep

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3
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Sleep Apnea

A

airway obstructed during sleep

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4
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Dyssomnias

A

disorders impairing regular ability to fall asleep

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5
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Sleepwalking

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walking, talking and other activities while fully asleep

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6
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Night Terrors

A

sleeper suddenly plunged into fight or flight response

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Parasomnias

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disorders that involve abnormal behaviors during sleep

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