sleep disorders Flashcards
1
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primary sleep disorder
A
the disorder is the problem
2
Q
secondary sleep disorder
A
problems with sleep are a symptom of another disorder, such as depression
3
Q
Acute insomnia
A
breif periods of problems with sleep. Fairly common
4
Q
chronic insomnia
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difficulty with sleeping which persists over a
longer period of time
5
Q
symptoms of insomnia (6)
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- Difficulty with falling asleep
- Waking up a lot during the night
- Frequently lying awake during night
- Not feeling refreshed on waking
- Finding it hard to fall asleep in the day when tired
- Feeling irritable and unable to concentrate.
6
Q
Narcolepsy
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a person has no control over their sleep-wake cycle
7
Q
symptoms of narcolepsy
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- Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)
- Hallucinations and vivid dreams
- Cataplexy - muscles suddenly go limp or significantly weaken
- Sleep paralysis and abnormal REM sleep
8
Q
what causes narcolepsy?
A
a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin
