Sleep-Wake Disorders pt.3

Question 1

What is Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Arousal Disorder

Answer 1

recurrent episodes of incomplete arousals during sleep that are accompanied with sleep terrors or sleepwalking

Question 2

What are Anxiolytics

Answer 2

drugs (such as sedatives or anesthetics) that induce partial or complete unconsciousness. Used for sleep-wake disorders

Question 3

What are two Anxiolytics that are commonly used

Answer 3

benzodiazepines and Barbiturates (lesser extent)

Question 4

What are negative effects of the use of Anxiolytics

Answer 4

They surprise REM sleep which interferes with the restorative functions of sleep.
Can lead too a hangover the next day.
Rebound Insomnia
Can lead to physical and psychological dependance

Question 5

Psychological Approaches has been limited to treatment of _________ Disorder.

Answer 5

Insomnia

Question 6

What type of treatment have produced substantial benefits in treating chronic insomnia

Answer 6

Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment

Question 7

How does CBT treat sleeping disorders

Answer 7

they focus on lowering states of physiological arousal, modifying sleeping habits, and changing dysfunctional thoughts.

Question 8

What is Cognitive Restructuring

Answer 8

substituting rational alternatives for self-defeating maladaptive thoughts or beliefs