Sleep Disorders

Question 1

What is Transient Insomnia

Answer 1

Insomnia caused by external factors

Question 2

How to treat Transient Insomnia

Answer 2

Rapidly Eliminating Hypnotic (1 to 2 doses)

Question 3

How to treat short term Insomnia

Answer 3

Hypnotic (must be less than 3 weeks as can risk dependance)

Question 4

How to treat chronic Insomnia

Answer 4

Treat underlying complaint
(such as: depression, drug use)

Question 5

Examples of Benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Short acting
- Diazepam

Long acting
- Lorazepam
- Temazepam

Question 6

Which type of Benzodiazepines have the highest hangover effect

Answer 6

Long acting

Question 7

What are Long Acting Benzodiazepines used for

Answer 7

used for sleep maintenance

Question 8

What are Short Acting Benzodiazepines used for

Answer 8

used for getting to sleep

Question 9

Which Benzodiazepines have the highest chance of withdrawal symptoms

Answer 9

Short acting

Question 10

What is the maximum amount of time a Z hypnotic can be used

Answer 10

4 weeks
(taken intermittently)

Question 11

When can dependance occur in Z hypnotics

Answer 11

3 to 14 days

Question 12

If Benzodiazepines and Z hypnotics are used together, an increased risk of what happens…

Answer 12

Falls

Question 13

Side effects of Z hypnotics

Answer 13

• Paradoxical side effects (opposite effect)
• Drowsiness
• Dependance