Sleep Wake Disorders- 11A/B Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Epworth sleepiness scale
A
- questionnaire of likelihood of dozing
- score of 9 or greater is abnormal
2
Q
Of the z meds for sleep, which has the shortest half life
A
ZALPELON therefore for SLEEP INITIATION problems
3
Q
Associations with narcolepsy
A
- low hypocretin (possibly autoimmune)
- cataplexy
- decreased REM latency, decreased sleep latency
