Sleep Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of insomnia?
A
- difficulty initiating sleep
- difficulty staying asleep
- early morning awakening
- sleep is not restful
(DSM-V: at least 3x week for 3 mo; interfere with function)
2
Q
What are the causes of insomnia?
A
- Pain, restless leg, bedroom environment, stress
- all major psychiatric disorders
- caffeine
3
Q
What are the causes of restless leg syndrome?
A
- brain iron deficiency
- CNS dopamine regulation
- genetics
4
Q
Restless leg syndrome is 2-3x more common in _________.
A
Pregnant women (3rd trimester)
