13. Sleep disorders Flashcards

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Dyssomnias vs. Parasomnias?

A
Dyssomnias = insufficient, excessive, altered timing of sleep 
Parasomnias = unusual sleep-related behaviors
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What are the most common hypersomnias? (2)

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  • Obstructive sleep apnea

- Central sleep apnea

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What type of primary insomnias are there?

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  • sleep-onset insomnia
  • middle-of the night/sleep-maintenance insomnia
  • late night/sleep-offset insomnia (early morning awakenings)
  • nonrestorative sleep
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What is the DSM criteria to meet primary insomnia in terms of the length of symptoms?

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1 month

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What is the first line therapy for chronic insomnia?

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CBT

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What pharmacotherapy (classes) is indicated for insomnia? (3)

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  • Benzodiazepines (short-term tx)
  • Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (short-term)
  • Antidepressants
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Which anti-depressants are used for insomnia? (3)

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  1. Trazodone (SARI)
  2. Amitriptyline (TCA)
  3. Doxepin (TCA)
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What is the most prescribed sedating antidepressant for pts with chronic insomnia and depressive symptoms?

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Trazodone

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Risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea?

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  • obesity –> increased neck circumference –> airway narrowing
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Tx for obstructive sleep apnea? (3)

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  • positive airway pressure (CPAP or BiPAP)
  • weight loss + exercise
  • surgery
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What is the classic tetrad of narcolepsy?

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  1. excessive daytime sleepiness (“sleep attacks”)
    - REM-related sleep phenomena
  2. inability to move during transition from sleep to wakefulness
  3. hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations
  4. Cataplexy = sudden loss of muscle tone evoked by strong emotions w/o loss of consciousness
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Hypnagogic vs. hypnopompic hallucinations?

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Hypnagogic = when transitioning TO sleep 
Hypnopompic = when transitioning FROM sleep
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Pathophysiology of narcolepsy

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  • linked to loss of hypothalamic neurons that contain hypocretin
  • may have autoimmune component
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Pharmacotherapy for excessive daytime sleepiness? (4)

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  • amphetamines (dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine)
  • methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  • modafinil (provigil)
  • sodium oxybate
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Drug of choice for tx of cataplexy?

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Sodium oxybate

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Treatment of narcolepsy (non-pharm) (3)

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  • schedule daytime naps
  • maintain regular sleep schedule at night
  • avoidance of shift work
17
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What is idiopathic hypersomnia? (IH) (3)

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Rare disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, prolonged nocturnal sleep episodes, and frequent irresistible urges to nap

18
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What is Kleine-Levin syndrome? (4)

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Rare d/o characterized by:

  • recurrent hypersomnia w/ episodes of daytime sleepiness
  • w/ hyperphagia
  • hypersexuality
  • aggression
19
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Subtypes of circadian rhythm sleep disorders (4)?

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  1. Delayed sleep phase disorder
  2. Advanced sleep phase disorder
  3. Shift-work disorder
  4. Jet lag disorder
20
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Which part of the sleep cycle does sleepwalking occur?

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Slow-wave sleep

21
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Epidemiology of sleepwalking (adults and children)

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1-4% in adults

10-20% in children and adolescents

22
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Risk factors for sleepwalking?

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  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • sleep deprivation
  • irregular sleep schedule
  • stress
  • hyperthyroidism
  • magnesium deficiency
  • seizures, migraines
23
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Tx for refractory sleepwalking?

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

24
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Which part of the sleep cycle does sleep terror occur? How about nightmare disorder?

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  • sleep terror = slow wave sleep

- nightmare = REM sleep

25
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What is the treatment used for treating recurrent nightmares in pts w/ PTSD?

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Imagery rehearsal therapy

26
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What is REM sleep behavior disorder?

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  • characterized by muscle atonia during REM sleep and dream enactment (ex. sleep talking, limb jerking, punching)
27
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Tx for REM sleep behavior disorder?

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Clonazepam (efficacious in 90% of pts)