Sleep disorders Flashcards
Two physiologic states of sleep:
- Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
- Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
which state of sleep is
Composed of stages 1-4
Usually how the sleep cycle begins
Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
how long is each stage in Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
5-15 mins
which state of sleep has
High levels of brain activity
Dream activity happens here
REM sleep
how are the physiologic functions during NREM sleep. Describe each (HR, rsp, etc)
reduced compared with wakefulness
1. HR - slowed 5-10 beats/minute, very regular
2. Rsp slowed slightly, regular
3. Bp tends to be lower than wakefulness
4. Seldom any penile erections
which NREM stage:
Decreased activity from wakefulness
Easily awakened during this stage
May feel like they “haven’t slept” if awakened
May have feeling of falling → hypnic myoclonia
stage 1
which NREM stage:
light sleep with spontaneous periods of muscle tone followed by muscle relaxation
Body is preparing to enter deep sleep
stage 2
which NREM stage:
“Delta wave” sleep
Time of mending
“Deeper” levels of mental functioning
If awakened during, are often disoriented
Brief arousals associated with amnesia
Typical period for enuresis, somnambulance, and night terrors
stage 3-4
describe the physiologic activity during REM sleep
Physiologic activity increased compared to NREM sleep
Much higher than NREM sleep, may be higher than awake
Almost every REM period in men accompanied by a partial or full penile erection
which state of sleep is near-total paralysis of skeletal muscles
REM Sleep
what is the most distinctive feature of REM Sleep
dreaming
May dream in NREM sleep, but usually don’t remember
Dreams are typically abstract, surreal
REM phases occur about every ____ (time)
90-100 minutes
Shorter periods earlier in sleep
Longer periods after a few hours into sleep cycle
More REM periods occur in ___ of the night
last third
how does serotonin affect sleep
less serotonin = less sleep
prevention of serotonin synthesis or destruction of dorsal raphe nucleus = decreased sleep
how does NOR affect sleep
more NOR = less sleep
increased firing of noradrenergic neurons (through drugs or other manipulations) = less REM sleep, increased wakefulness
how does melatonin affect sleep
less melatonin = less sleep
released naturally by our bodies’ pineal gland in response to low light conditions
how does dopamine affect sleep
more dopamine = less sleep
suppresses secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland; occurs naturally at the end of the “dark phase” (night)
what are the changes in REM sleep over time
Slowly decreases over time
- 80% of sleep time - 10-week premature infant
- 50% of sleep time - full-term infant
- 30-35% of sleep time - 2 year old child
- 20-25% of sleep time - 10 years old (stabilizes)
- <20% of sleep time - 65 years and up
what type of pt would exhibit this sleep pattern:
Regular cycling between stage 1 and stage 4 sleep
Prolonged stage 4 periods earlier in sleep period
REM sleep phases - gradually lengthen as the night goes on
Healthy young adult
what type of pt would exhibit this sleep pattern:
Decreased or absent deep sleep stages (3-4)
More easily awakened from sleep
Less regular cycles
Overall increased daytime fatigue and napping
Overall decreased quality of nocturnal sleep
Elderly adult
what sleep pattern in depressed pt is
Very common - 83% of depressed pts
insomnia
what sleep pattern in depressed pt is
Common, but less common than insomnia
Seen more with atypical depression
Hypersomnia
what sleep pattern in depressed pt is
More frequent wakeful periods
Longer wakeful periods
Increased wakefulness
what 6 sleep patterns could you see in depressed pts
- insomnia
- hyperinsomnia
- increased wakefulness
- Reduced sleep efficiency
- Increased sleep onset latency
- Reduced REM latency
how do you diagnose sleep disorders?
Thorough history is essential!
1. Is there a problem with falling asleep or staying asleep?
2. Is there excessive daytime sleepiness?
3. Are there abnormal movements or behavior during sleep?
4. Is there abnormal timing of the sleep-wake cycle?
5. Are there unusual life stressors precipitating the sleep problem?
6. What is the sleep environment like?
criteria for insomnia diagnosis
1+ of the following symptoms for 1 month:
1. Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep
2. Nonrestorative or poor quality sleep
3. Early morning awakening
4. Symptoms occur despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep
5. Impaired sleep produces deficits in daytime function
what is the duration of Transient Insomnia
< 7 d
what is the duration of acute insomnia
< 30 d
what is the duration of chronic insomnia
+30 d
which type of insomnia is often associated with anxiety
transient insomnia
what type of insomnia has no specific cause and is about <20% of chronic cases?
primary insomnia
what type of insomnia is secondary to other diseases like depression/anxiety, breathing-related, substance abuse/meds
comorbid insomnia
how does acute alc intake affect sleep
decreased sleep latency, REM sleep pattern changes, vivid dreams, frequent awakening
how does chronic alc abuse affect sleep
increased stage 1
decreased REM
how does alc withdrawal affect sleep
delayed sleep onset, intermittent awakening
how does Smoking (>1 ppd) affect sleeping
difficulty falling asleep
how does Excess stimulant intake affect sleeping
decreased total sleep time, delayed sleep onset
caffeine, cocaine, OTC cold medication
how does Sedative withdrawal affect sleeping
delayed sleep onset, intermittent awakening
tx for Comorbid Insomnia
Treat underlying cause
Some antidepressants (TCAs) and anxiolytics (benzodiazepines) have SE of sedation/somnolence
nonpharm tx for insomnia
Relaxation techniques
Meditation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Regular Exercise
Sleep Hygiene
what is the first-line tx for insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
what is the 6 pharm tx for insomnia
- OTC 1st gen antihistamines - limited efficacy!
- Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
- melatonin agonist
- Benzodiazepines
- Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
- Antidepressants
Diphenhydramine
OTC 1st gen antihistamines
Benadryl, Sominex
Doxylamine
OTC 1st gen antihistamines
Zaleplon
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Zolpidem
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Eszopiclone
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Ramelteon
Melatonin agonists
Temazepam (Restoril)
Benzodiazepines
Temazepam (Restoril),
Benzodiazepines
alprazolam (Xanax)
Benzodiazepines
lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzodiazepines
clonazepam (Klonopin)
Benzodiazepines
oxazepam (Serax)
Benzodiazepines
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Lemborexant (Dayvigo)
Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Daridorexant (Quviviq)
Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
Doxepin (Silenor)
antidepressant - low dosed TCA
Trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)
antidepressant
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
antidepressant