Sleep_Lect 18

Question 1

Are metabolic responses affected during non rapid eye movement sleep?

Answer 1

metabolic responses are still in control during NREM, however during REM there is decreased/absent metabolic response

Question 2

Which involves respiratory effort: obstructive or central apnea?

Answer 2

Obstructive sleep apnea is accompanied by respiratory effort. Central has periods of no respiratory effort.

Question 3

How should cheynes-stokes be treated?

Answer 3

treat CHF (aceI, beta block), O2

Question 4

Overlap syndrome includes?

Answer 4

OSA + COPD; severe hypoxemia

Question 5

What specific disorder related to REM sleep?

Answer 5

Central Apnea, OSA, hypoventilation syndromes (OHS, COPD, neuromuscular weakness)

Question 6

What specific disorder related to NREM sleep?

Answer 6

Congenital and acquired central apnea, drug related abnormal breathing