Sleep Disorders

Question 1

What are the two phases of sleep?

Answer 1

REM

NREM

Question 2

What phase of sleep is known as Dream Sleep?

Answer 2

REM

Question 3

Being a “night owl” is known as what kind of disorder?

Answer 3

Circadian rhythm disorders

Question 4

What psychiatric disorder causes fragmented sleep, decreased total sleep time, and an earlier onset of REM?

Answer 4

Depression

Question 5

Insomnia in a patient diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder is a sign of what?

Answer 5

Impending Mania

Question 6

What is the first line treatment for sleep disturbances?

Answer 6

Sleep Hygiene

Question 7

What are the components of Sleep Hygiene?

Answer 7

1) No caffeine/nicotine in evening
2) Daily exercise regimen (avoid evening workouts)
3) Avoid alcohol
4) Limit fluids in evening
5) Relaxation techniques

Question 8

What medications can be used for acute sleep disorders that weren’t corrected by sleep hygiene?

Answer 8

Antihistamines

1) Hydroxyzine
2) Diphenhydramine

Question 9

What is a long term medication for sleep disorders?

Answer 9

Trazadone

Question 10

If somebody has anxiety and a sleep disorder, what would be a good medication to give them?

Answer 10

Hydroxyzine because its an mild anxiolytic and an antihistamine