Sleep Disorders - Gentry Flashcards
what percent of primary care pts experience insomnia?
50%
What percent of pts with insomnia seek treatment?
5%
What percent of US adults don’t get enough sleep?
one third
what percent of US adults are impacted by chronic insomnia?
12%
Persistent and severe sleep distrubane affects at least 1 in (blank) adults and 1 in (blank) elders
1 in 10
1 in 5 olds
What groups of pts have an increased prevalence of insomnia?
- women
- older adults –ESPECIALLY with depression
- chronic mental or psychiatirc problems
a. depression, PTSD, SUD
b. sleep disorders (apnea)
c. chronic pain
peeps with chronic insomnia have greater rates of dysfunction in what three areas compared to those that sleep well?
intellectual
social
vocational
T/F: chronic sleep disturbance is associated with lower scores and higher absenteeism
true
T/F: poor sleep increases the risk for widespread pain
true
by how much does your risk of general pain increase over 15 months of shitty sleep?
3 fold
T/F: chronic insomnia is a risk factor or new onset and recurrent psych and med issues
true
What conditions are people with insomnia most likely to suffer from?
Pain conditions Gastrointestinal distress Hypertension Heart disease May be risk factor for diabetes Depression
What percent of those with MDD complain of sleep problems?
90%
What major risk is associated with MDD and bad sleep?
increased suicide risk
t/F: MDD and sleep distrubance has no affect on rates of remission and treatment efficacy
false; slower and lower rates of remission and less stable response to treatment
what makes up the largest group of insomnia sufferers at sleep clinics?
MDD
pts with chronic insomnia are between (blank and blank) times more likely to have new onset or recurrent depression
2-6 times
T/F: No CBT-D or pharmacotherapy difference on insomnia after MDD remission
true
T/F: residual insomnia is the chief complaint even after remission from PTSD or MDD
true
Non-benzo receptor agonists bind to specific subtypes of what type receptor?
GABA
What are the pros of using a non-benzo receptor agonist?
fewer side effects
What are the cons to using a non-benzo receptor agonist for sleep?
Drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness of gait, rebound insomnia and memory impairment have been reported.
What drugs are approved for falling asleep/sleep onset?
Ambein
Ambien CR
Lunesta
Sonata
What drugs are used for sleep maintanence?
Ambien CR
Lunesta
What drug can only be used for sleep onset?
Sonata
What are the pros to using benzos for sleep?
enhance sleep and reduce anxiety
What are the cons to using benzos for sleep?
Daytime sedation, unsteady gait, higher tolerance, dependence, withdrawal
What are the pros of using antidepressants for sleep?
used for both insomnia and depression
what are the cons of using antidepressants for sleep?
lots of side effects
What are the tricyclic antidepresants that you can use for sleep?
Doxepin and Amitriptyline
What second generation antidepressants can you use for sleep?
Trazadone and Mirtazapine
What drug is a melatonin receptor agonist?
Ramelteon
Ramelteon is a selective agonist for what two melatonin receptors?
MT1 and MT2
which antihistamines can be used for sleep?
benadryl and Hydroxine