Sleep Disorders Flashcards
(72 cards)
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2 things that differentiate N1 sleep pattern from REM pattern on sleep study
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Rapid eye movements and flat chin waveform
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Normal
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N1
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N2
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N3
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% of sleep that is REM
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15-20%, stays constant as we age
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Change in minute ventilation with sleep
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Decreases 1-2L/min
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Stage of sleep where breathing is most stable
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N3
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Sleep stage that lessens as we age
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N3
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Reduction of tidal volume in REM
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40%
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REM sleep occurs in cycles of how many minutes
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90 minutes or so
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What key feature must occur to classify an event as an obstructive apnea?
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Must have a continued effort throughout the event
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Obstructive apnea
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Mixed Apnea
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Hypopnea
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3 Criteria for hypopnea
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- Drop of signal by 30%
- Drop lasts for 10 seconds
- 3% or more drop in sats or an arousal
- Government payers say 4% or more only, no arousal
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4 Criteria for RERA (respiratory effort related arousal)
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- 10 seconds or more
- Increased respiratory effort or flattening of inspiration portion
- leads to an arousal
- Does not meet criteria for apnea or hypopnea
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2 criteria for apnea
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- Decrease in amplitude by 90%
- Lasts for 10 seconds
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Definition of apnea index
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of apneas per hour of sleep
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Definition of Apnea/Hypopnea index (AHI)
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of apneas and hypopneas per hour of sleep
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Definition of respiratory disturbance index (RDI)
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apneas, hypopneas, and RERAs per hour
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Definition of respiratory events index (REI)
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apneas, hypopneas per hour of recorded time (Home studies)
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Normal AHI
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< 5
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Mild apnea AHI
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5-14
(CMS also requires a comorbid condition or symptom)
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Moderate apnea AHI
15-29
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Severe apnea AHI
30 or more
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% of those with severe OSA who are not sleepy
50%
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How does severity of PHTN correlate with OSA
OSA will cause mild PHTN but not moderate or severe
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Positive predictive value of snoring and witnessed apneas for OSA
64%
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4 Medical disorders requiring an inlab sleep study
1. CHF
2. Hypoventilation syndromes
3. COPD
4. Stroke
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3 Sleep disorders that require an inlab sleep study
1. Insomnia
2. Restless leg syndrome
3. Narcolepsy
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2 methods of diagnosing OSA that are NOT recommended
1. Autotitrating CPAP
2. Overnight pulse ox
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Why can you not do a home sleep study in pregnancy?
No data on home study accuracy in pregnancy
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How does data on PAP therapy show impact on CV disease?
Not a great reduction except HTN and maybe CVA
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3 things that will improve CPAP adherence
1. Heated humidification
2. Education
3. CBT
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What do patient's with an oral device for OSA treatment need after the device has been fitted?
Repeat sleep study (only about 70% effective)
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What surgery is not recommended anymore for OSA?
Laser assisted uvuloplasty (LAUP)
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What are the 4 surgical options for OSA treatment?
Bariatric surgery
Maxillo-mandibular advancement (MMA)
Hypoglossal nerve stimulator
Adenotonsilectomy for pediatrics
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Breathing pattern associated with opioid use
Ataxic breathing pattern (Biot's)
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Rule of 3rds in CHF sleep disorders
1/3 will have OSA
1/3 will have CSA
1/3 will have neither
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WIth central sleep anea and HF, what is a contraindication to adaptive servoventilation
EF \< 45%
(SERVE-HF trial showed increased mortality)
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2 criteria for diagnosis of OHS
1. BMI \> 30
2. Awake PCO2 \> 45
3. Must be a diagnosis of exclusion
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Which drive is the process is the sleep drive
Process S
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Which process is the circadian rhythm drive?
Process C
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Term for sleep diary
Actigraphy
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Questionnaire used in circadian rhythm sleep disorders
Owl - Lark Questionnaire
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Advanced sleep phase syndrome
Goes to bed early and gets up early
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Gene associated with familial form of advanced sleep phase syndrome
Per2 gene mutation
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Treatment for advanced sleep phase syndrome
Early evening bright light therapy
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Delayed sleep phase syndrome
Night owls, go to bed late and get up late
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Free running circadian disorder
AKA non-24 hour sleep/wake disorder
Major sleep period "marches" throughout the day
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Other than melatonin, drug treatment for Non-24 circadian disorder
Tasimelteon
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Irregular sleep wake circadian rhythm disorder
NO real circadian rhythm
Variable periods of sleepiness and wakefullness
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10 D's of excessive daytime sleepiness
1. Deprivation
2. Disorders of sleep
3. Delayed sleep phase disorder (morning sleepiness)
4. Depression
5. Disease (liver failure, thyroid disorders)
6. Dope (Illegal drugs)
7. Drugs (prescription drugs)
8. Drinking (ETOH abuse)
9. Delirium
10. Drama (malingering)
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4 clinical characteristics of narcolepsy type 1
1. Excessive sleepiness for at least 3 months
2. Cataplexy
3. Mean sleep latency \< 8 mins + 2 sleep onset REM periods (SOREMP) OR
4. CSF hypocretin/orexin level \< 110
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2 differences in Narcolepsy type 2 as compared to type 1
CSF Hypocretin/orexin level \> 110
NO cataplexy
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Drug used to treat cataplexy in narcolepsy
Sodium oxybate
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Diagnostic criteria for idiopathic hypersomnia
Sleep latency test (MSLT) showing \< 8 minutes
\< 2 Sleep onset REM periods (SOREMP)
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Definition of insomnia
difficulty falling asleep at least 3 times per week for \> 3 months
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Insomnia drug contraindicated in patients using fluvoxamine or with liver impairment
Ramelteon
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Non-benzodiazepine benzo receptor antagonists
Eszopiclone
Zaleplon
Zolpidem
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Hypocretin/orexin receptor antagonist drug in insomnia. Cateplexy rarely described.
Suvorexant
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Parasomnia associated with lewy body dementia
REM sleep behavior disorder
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3 Parasomnias associated with NREM sleep
Confusional arousals
Sleep terrors
Sleepwalking
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Characteristic REM sleep behavior disorder
Violent movements during REM usually associated with unpleasant or action filled dreams
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Drug used to treat all parasomnias
Clonazepam
| (Can use melatonin for RBD)
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URGE mnemonic for RLS
Urge to move
Rest induced
Gets better with activity
Evening and night accentuation
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What lab test should be considered in patients with RLS or periodic limb movements
Ferretin
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Side effect of dopaminergic meds (ropinirole) in RLS treatment
Impulse disorders
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Threshold for periodic limb movements to be abnormal
\> 15 in adults
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2 Charateristics that are unfavorable for hypoglossal nerve stimulators
Concentric collapse of the pharangeal airway
Large tonsils
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Drug shown to improve CPAP adherance in short term use
Eszopiclone
