Sleep Disorders CC6 Flashcards
what do you need to have to be dx with sleep disorder?
must have next day consequences
what do you need to LACK to be dx with a sleep disorder
ANY organic, psych, or substance etiology
advanced circadian clock problems often involves what population
elderly people go to sleep and wake up early
delayed circadian clock problems often involves what population
third shift work, jet lag
what should you tx insomnia with
GABA, galanine, or psychotherapy
what should you tx hypersomnia with
stimulants, antidepressants, or naps
which sleep disorder has the strongest genetic ties?
narcolepsy
cause of narcelopsy
caused by autoimmune destruction of orexin (“backup generator”) neurons
hypnopompic hallucinations
hallucinations upon waking
hypnogogic hallucinations
hallucinations uponm sleeping
what is cataplexy often triggered by
strong emotions
central sleep apnea involves
the brainstem stops working in sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with loss of ___
muscle tone
obstructive sleep apnea is associated with
age, high BP, and obesity.
tx for sleep apnea
central psotiive airway pressure or dental devices
what is not recommended for tx for sleep apnea
surgery
cause of Restless Legs Syndrome?
combination of genes and environment
low Fe can be a cause of
restless legs syndrome
tx of restless leg syndrome?
dopamine
sleep terrors occur during
3/4 sleep
nightmare disorder occurs during
rem sleep
Sleepwalking/Somnambulism occurs during
stage 3/4 sleep
sleep talking occurs during
all sleep stages