Sleeping & Eating Disorders Flashcards
difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or nonrestorative sleep despite adequate opportunity and circumstances for sleep
insomnia
insomnia symptoms that last at least 1 month but less than 3 months
episodic
insomnia symptoms that last 3 months or longer
persistent
two or more episodes of insomnia within the space of 1 year
recurrent
what is the most common form of insomnia?
acute insomnia (lasts a few days/weeks)
what 3 diagnostic tests should be considered for a patient presenting with insomnia?
polysomnography
thyroid-stimulating hormone
urine toxicology
what 2 questionaries can be used for a patient presenting with insomnia?
Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)
Sleep problems
what are 3 general managements for patients with insomnia?
counsel about sleep hygiene
cognitive behavioral therapy
medications
which medication can be used to treat insomnia chronically?
rozerem (melatonin receptor agonist)
7 medications used to treat insomnia, but have abuse potential
zalepion
zolpidem
eszopidone
triazolam
temazepam
estazolam
flurazepam
what should we counsel to patients with insomnia NOT to use?
OTC antihistamines
incurable rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness; may be associated with cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations, or sleep paralysis
narcolepsy
what is type 1 narcolepsy?
narcolepsy with cataplexy
what is type 2 narcolepsy?
narcolepsy without cataplexy
which type of narcolepsy is most common?
type 1
narcolepsy results from the loss of the neuropeptides _____ and _____
orexin-A
orexin-B
what ages does narcolepsy peak?
15 and 35
infrequent cataplexy (less than once per week), need for naps once or twice per day, and less disturbed nocturnal sleep
mild narcolepsy
cataplexy once daily or every few days, disturbed nocturnal sleep, and need for multiple naps daily
moderate narcolepsy
drug-resistant cataplexy with multiple attacks daily, constant sleepiness, and disturbed nocturnal sleep
severe narcolepsy
what is the classic tetrad of narcolepsy presentation?
EDS
cataplexy
sleep paralysis
hypnagogic hallucinations
what are the 2 cardinal symptoms of narcolepsy?
EDS
sleep attacks during stimulating situations (driving)
how long can sudden sleep attacks last in narcolepsy?
5-20 mins
sudden transient episode of total or partial loss of motor tone, triggered by strong emotions (laughing, anger, or fright)
cataplexy
transient inability to move or speak either while falling asleep or on awakening
sleep paralysis
in which type of narcolepsy does sleep paralysis occur?
type 1