Sleep Disorders Flashcards
Where in the brain is the circadian clock/rhythm handled?
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
Explain the human sleep cycle
4 - 6 cycles of REM and NREM sleep each one lasting about 70 - 120 minutes
What are the 4 stages of sleep?
1 - NREM Stage 1
2 - NREM Stage 2
3 - NREM Stage 3
4 - REM Stage
What stage of sleep is the deepest sleep?
NREM Stage 3
What stage of sleep does breathing and heart rate go down?
NREM Stage 2
Describe REM sleep
Paradoxical
Muscles are paralyzed
Brain is activated
Controlled by cholinergic cells
in the mesencephalic,
medullary and pontine
gigantocellular areas
Describe NREM sleep
Muscles are not paralyzed
Controlled by the basal
forebrain, lower brain stem
to the thalamus and
hypothalamus
What is used to monitor and measure sleep?
Polysomnography
Hooked up to EEG, EOG (each eye), ECG, EMG, O2 Sat
What are the signs/symptoms of sleep disorder?
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Impaired Daytime Functioning
Irregular breathing
Increased movement during sleep
Irregular sleep and wake cycle
Difficulty falling asleep
Common Types of Sleep Disorders
Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
Narcolepsy
Circadian rhythm disorder
Parasomnia
Restless Leg Syndrom
What is the most commonly reported sleep disorder?
Insomnia
How do you diagnose Insomnia?
Requires persistent sleep difficulty, adequate sleep opportunity and associated daytime dysfunction
What do you refer to several days insomnia
Transient insomnia
What do you refer to insomnia less than 3 months?
Short term insomnia
What do you refer to insomnia 3 nights/week for 3 months
chronic insomnia
What is the treatment goal of transient and short term insomnia?
Treat the underlying sleep complaint and avoid adverse effects of medication
What are common drugs that cause or worsen insomnia?
Alcohol/nicotine
Anticholinergics
SNRI/SSRIs
Alpha Blockers
Beta Blockers
ACEi and ARBs
CNS Stimulants
Bronchodilators
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Corticosteroids
Decongestants
Diuretics
H2RAs
Statins
Opioids
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What are some sleep hygiene principles?
What is the treatment of long term insomnia?
1st line is - CBT
2nd line - CBT +/- medications (also if needed rapidly)
What can you give a patient for sleep onset that is older, is a substance abuser, is cognitively impaired and does not want morning residual sedation?
Ramelteon
What can you give a patient for sleep onset that is older, is a substance abuser, is cognitively impaired and wants morning residual sedation?
Ramelteon
DORA (rexant)
What can you give a patient for sleep onset that is young, is not a substance abuser, is not cognitively impaired and does not want morning residual sedation?
Ramelteon
Non Benzo BZDRA - zaleplon, zolpidem IR
What can you give a patient for sleep onset that is young, is not a substance abuser, is not cognitively impaired and wants morning residual sedation?
Ramelteon
Non Benzo BZDRA - zaleplon, zolpidem IR, eszoplicone
DORA (rexant)
What can you give a patient for sleep maintenance that is older, is a substance abuser, and is cognitively impaired ?
Low-dose doxepin
DORA
What can you give a patient for sleep maintenance that is young, is not a substance abuser, and is not cognitively impaired ?
Low dose doxepin
DORA
Non-Benzo BZDRA - eszoplicone or zolpidem
What are the most commonly used medication treatments for insomnia?
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists (BZDRAs)
What is a caution when using BZDRAs?
There is caution with use in the elderly and a possibility of complex sleep behaviors
How do BZDRAs work?
They have an agonist effect on GABA receptors
How should you take BZDRAs?
Always take before bedtime
What are the side effects of BZDRAs?
Drowsiness, Dizziness, Confusion, Risk of Falls
What should you avoid taking with BZDRAs?
You should avoid taking alcohol and opioids as it can cause CNS depression
Which BZDRA increases stage 2 sleep and decreases delta sleep?
Benzodiazepines
What BZDRA increases total sleep time?
Nonbenzo GABA Agonists
What BZDRA reduces sleep latency?
Benzodiazepines
What BZDRA reduces anxiety?
Benzodiazepines
What BZDRA is less disruptive of sleep stages?
NonBenzo GABA Agonists
What BZDRA has dose dependent side effects?
Benzodizepines
What BZDRA is more selective?
NonBenzo GABA Agonists
What BZDRA is associated with parasomnic episodes like amnesia?
NonBenzo GABA Agonists
What is the choice of a particular BZDRA based on?
It’s based on the PK profile and the patients’ preference
What is the Black Box Warning associated with Benzodiazepines?
Use of benzos and opioids can cause death
Physical dependence
Risk of abuse, overdose and death
What is Black Box Warning associated with Z-Drugs?
Complex sleep behaviors like sleep walking and sleep driving that can result in injury
**D/C if this happens
What list are BZDRAs on?
They are on the beer’s criteria for avoidance in the elderly due to increased sensitivity and decreased metabolism
What is the PK/PD profile of Eszoplicone?
Rapid absorption but delayed with food
Duration: 6 - 9 hours
What is eszoplicone indicated for?
Sleep onset and sleep maintenance
What is eszoplicone’s DDI?
Interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors like ketoconazole and intracazole
What is the PK/PD profile of zaleplon?
Ultra short acting; rapid onset
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
What is zaleplon indicated for?
Sleep onset; short term insomnia