Sleep Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Parasomnias
A
Abnormal event occurring during sleep
2
Q
Primary insomnia
A
Difficulty maintaining sleep
3
Q
Primary hypersomnia
A
Excessive daytime sleeping
4
Q
Narcolepsy
A
Irresistible attacks of refreshing sleep
5
Q
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
A
Mismatch between normal sleep cycle for a persons environment and his or hers sleep wake pattern
6
Q
Nightmare disorders
A
Repeated awaking from sleep
Frightening dreams
7
Q
Sleep terror disorder
A
Abrupt awakening
Panicky scream
8
Q
Dyssomnias
A
Disorders of the amount , quality or timing sleep
