032615 sleep Flashcards

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normal sleep-primary neurotransmitters?

A

REM: Ach, NE
NREM: serotonin

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sleep efficiency

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time sleeping/time spent trying to sleep

in normal individuals, is 100%

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3
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what stage of sleep makes of 45% of the sleep?

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stage 2

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4
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most deep sleep occurs

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first half of night

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5
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what waves are slow and large

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delta (stage 3, 4)

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aging’s effects on sleep

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decreased REM
decreased stage 3, 4

increased night time awakenings-decreased sleep efficiency

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depression’s effects on sleep

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frequent awakenings
early morning awakening
decreased REM latency (first REM in 45 minutes)
INCREASED total REM
decreased stage 3, 4 sleep
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dyssomnias

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abnormal timing, quality, and amount of sleep

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parasomnias

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abnormal behaviors assoc w sleep (bruxism in stage 2, night terror, sleepwalking, REM sleep behavior disorder)

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10
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dyssomnias-list them

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timing: narcolepsy, circadian rhythm sleep disorder
quality: restless legs, sleep apnea
amount: insomnia, hypersomnia

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narcolepsy

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sleep attacks (a lot of REM sleep)

hypnogogic/hypnopompic hallucinations

cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone)

sleep paralysis (when falling asleep or waking up)

decreased REM latency (less than 10 min), less REM overall

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neurobiologic factors in narcolepsy

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hypocretin (orexin) deficiency association

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13
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tx for narcolepsy

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scheduled daytime naps

psychostimulants (methylphenidate, modafinil)

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14
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circadian rhythm sleep disorder

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inability to sleep at appropriate or desired times

two types: delayed or advanced

causes: intrinsic and extrinsic. extrinsic would be things like shift work, jet lag

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tx for circadian rhytm sleep disorder

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for delayed: melatonin, light at desired waking time

for advanced: light in the evening

for shift work: modafinil or caffeine for alertness, melatonin or hypnotic at bedtime

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16
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restless legs syndrome

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uncomfortable sensation in legs causing jerking and frequent night time awakenings

17
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epidemiologic factors for restless legs syndrome

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usually older adults. Parkinson’s, CKD, pregnant

18
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tx for restless legs syndrome

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antiparkinsonian agents (levodopa, carbidopa/levodopa, ropinirole)

19
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insomnia

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3x/wk or more
duration of at least 1 month
daytime sleepiness

20
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tx for insomnia

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avoid caffeine
AM exericse
develop sleep routine
relaxation techniques
hypnotic medication (benzodiazepines-may however decrease REM and delta sleep)
21
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REM sleep behavior-eyes open or closed?

A

closed

22
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REM sleep behavior disorder is assoc w

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Parkinson dis and Lewy body dementia

23
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tx for REM sleep behavior disorder

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making environment safe

melatonin or low dose benzodiazepines