Sleep-Wake Disorders

Question 1

What effect does increased Ach have on sleep?

Answer 1

increased sleep efficiency and REM sleep

Question 2

What effect does increased DA have on sleep?

Answer 2

decreased sleep efficiency

Question 3

What effect does increased NE have on sleep?

Answer 3

decreased sleep efficiency and REM sleep

Question 4

What effect does increased 5-HT have on sleep?

Answer 4

increased sleep efficiency and delta sleep

Question 5

what is activated in the brain in REM sleep?

Answer 5

pons

Question 6

what is activated in the brain in NREM sleep?

Answer 6

hypothalmus

Question 7

not sleeping

Answer 7

insomnia disorder

Question 8

what is the time period for the diagnosis of insomnia?

Answer 8

at least 3 months (and 3 nights per week)

Question 9

sleeping too much

Answer 9

hypersomnolence disorder

Question 10

what is the time period of diagnosis for hypersomnolence?

Answer 10

sleep episode of at least 9 hours/day occurring 3x/week for 3 months

Question 11

falling asleep at inappropriate times

Answer 11

narcolepsy

Question 12

what is the time period for diagnosis for narcolepsy?

Answer 12

3x/week for 3 months