sleep/wake disorders Flashcards

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clinical presentation of insomnia disorder

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difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or early morning awakening with inability to return to sleep sufficient enough to impair function

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clinical presentation of hypersomnolence disorder

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excessive sleeping/sleepiness not d/t disrupted circadian rhythm problems

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clinical presentation of narcolepsy

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overwhelming desire to fall asleep (may do so spontaneously) when inappropriate. May experience cataplexy

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definition of cataplexy

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sudden loss of muscle tone while conscious ranging from transient weakness to complete paralysis that is often precipitated by laughter or strong emotions

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what is psychophysiologic insomnia

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conditioned to remain awake when thinking of sleeping

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what is idiopathic insomnia

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lifelong difficulty obtaining adequate sleep

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what is paradoxical insomnia

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person thinks they are awake and having insomnia but EEG shows healthy sleep

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definition of klein-levin syndrome

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recurrent periods of prolonged sleep with intermittent periods of healthy sleep and alert waking

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classic presentation of klein-levin syndrome

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18-20 hour sleep period with waking time characterized by voracious eating, hypersexuality, and disinhibition

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10
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what deficit is highly associated with narcolepsy

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hypocretin

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what are the types of central sleep apnea

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idiopathic
cheyne-stokes breathing
comorbid with opioids
high altitude periodic breathing
d/t medical disorder
d/t substance
primary sleep apnea of infancy

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types of circadian rhythm sleep wake disorders

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delayed sleep phase type
advanced sleep phase type
irregular sleep-wake type
non-24-hour sleep-wake type
shift work type
jet lag type
unspecified type

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difference between irregular sleep-wake type and non-24-hour sleep-wake type

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irregular is unpredictable w/ no discernable circadian rhythm and non-24-hour circadian cycle is longer or shorter than 24 hours so sleep phases drift

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types of parasomnias

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NREM-related parasomnias
REM-related parasomnias

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types of NREM-related parasomnias

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sleepwalking
sleep terrors
confusional arousals
sleep-related eating disorder

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16
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what sleep phase does sleepwalking occur in

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slow-wave sleep

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17
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another term for sleepwalking

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somnambulism

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18
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sleep phase that sleep terrrors occur in

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slow-wave sleep

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REM related parasomnias

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nightmare disorder
REM sleep behavior disorder
recurrent isolated sleep paralysis

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when does sleep paralysis become a parasomnia

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when it occurs at sleep onset or arousal

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what are the other, less common parasomnias

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exploding head syndrome
sleep-related hallucinations
sleep enuresis
d/t substance
d/t medical condition

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22
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what do yo always check in RLS

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ferritin level

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definition of periodic limb movement disorder

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brief stereotypic repetitive movements of limbs usually in NREM approximately every 20-40 seconds and frequently associated with brief arousals and involves extension of big toe

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24
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which conditions can cause periodic limb movement disorder

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folate deficiency
renal disease
anemia
antidepressant use

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25
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what is sleep-related bruxism?

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grinding teeth in sleep

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definition of sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder

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repetitive movements typically involving head/neck occurring during transition from wakefulness to sleep or in light sleep

27
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clinical tests for sleep disorders

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polysomnography
home sleep test
multiple sleep latency test
maintenance of wakefulness test
actigraphy

28
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what clinical test is needed for dx of narcolepsy

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multiple sleep latency test

29
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what confirms dx of narcolepsy

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REM sleep on 2+ nap occasions

30
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what is a multiple sleep latency test

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provided opportunity for 20 minute nap every 2 hours without resisting sleep to determine sleep stage and sleep latency

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what is a maintenance of wakefulness test

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40 minutes sessions every 2 hours where patient sits in a dark room in a comfortable chair with a pillow and sleep latency is measured

32
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what is actigraphy

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device worn on wrist that measures and records movement

33
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treatment options for insomnia

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meds
CBT
universal sleep hygeine
stimulus control therapy
sleep restriction therapy
cognitive therapy
paradoxical intention

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First-line pharmacologic treatment for insomnia

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benzodiazepine receptor agonists (Z drugs)

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pharmacologic treatments for insomnia other than Z drugs

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benzodiazepines
low-dose antihistamine (doxepin)
melatonin
ramelteon
suvorexant

36
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what is sleep restriction therapy

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decreasing time spent awake in bed and avoid naps

37
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what is stimulus control therapy

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rules for sleep routines that must be followed consistently

38
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types of relaxation therapy techniques

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self-hypnosis
progressive muscle relaxation
guided imagery
breathing exercises

39
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what is used to treat hypersomnolence disorder

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usually stimulants

40
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what are the wake-promoting agents utilized for narcolepsy

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pitolisant
solriamfetol

41
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REM sleep-repressing drugs used for narcolepsy

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imipramine
protriptyline
sodium oxybate

42
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therapeutic approaches to treating narcolepsy

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scheduled naps
lifestyle adjustments
counseling
drug holidays

43
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treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea

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CPAP
BiPAP
oral appliance
position therapy
surgery
weight loss

44
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treatment options for circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders

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light therapy
medication
chronotherapy

45
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medication to treat nightmares

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prazosin

46
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behavioral techniques for nightmare disorder

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desensitization and exposure therapy
image rehearsal therapy
lucid dream therapy
cognitive therapy

47
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medication for sleep enuresis

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desmopressin

48
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first line medications for RLS

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pramipexole
rotigotine
ropinirole
(dopaminergic agonists)

49
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second-line meds for RLS

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levodopa (dopamine precursor)
benzodiazepines
opiates
antiepileptics

50
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benzodiazepines used to treat insomnia

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flurazepam
temazepam
quazepam
estazolam
triazolam

51
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nonbenzodiazepine agonists used to treat insomnia

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zolpidem (Ambien)
zaleplon (Sonata)
eszopiclone (Lunesta)

52
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zolpidem peak concentration and half-life

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peak in 1.5h
half-life 2.6h

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peak concentration and half-life of zaleplon

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peak: 1h
half-life: 1h

54
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peak concentration and half-life of eszopiclone

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peak: 1h
half-life 6h

55
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what is given for benzodiazepine OD that can also reveres ambien and sonata

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flumazenil

56
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does tolerance develop to ambien/sonata

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no

57
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dosage and clinical guidelines for Zaleplon

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start 10mg (elderly and hepatic impairment 5mg)
need 4 hours of sleep
max dose 20mg

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dosage and clinical guidelines for eszopiclone

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2-3mg
startin dose NTE 1mg w/ hepatic impairment or if taking CYP3A4 inhibitors

59
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dosage and clinical guidelines for zolpidem

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5mg for females, elderly, and frail
5-10mg for males
impairs for 7-8 hours

60
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melatonin agonists used for insomnia

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melatonin
ramelteon

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peak concentration and half-life of ramelteon

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peak: 45 minutes
half-life: 1-2.6 hours

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dosage and clinical guidelines of ramelteon

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8mg within 30min of bedtime
do not take w/ high-fat meals

63
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peak concentration and half-life of prazosin

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peak: 3 hours
half-life: 2-3 hours

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dosage and clinical guidelines for prazosin

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6-15mg in divided doses
(higher than 20mg not more effective)
reduce to 1-2mg TID if on diuretic or antihypertensive