Terminology
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Natural chemicals in sleep aid
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Condition characterized by excessive sleeping, especially daytime sleeping

Hypersomnia 

100

How much sleep do they need? A.Teenagers B.Adults C.Older adults 

A.8-10

B.7-9

C.7-8

100

a precursor to melatonin- regulates mood/sleep

Serotonin

100
  • Loud snoring
  • Gasping for air during sleep
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Morning headaches
  • Irritability
  • Are all indicators of what?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea 

100

QQRT 

Stands for what 

Quality, Quantity, Regularity, Time 

200

state of rest accompanied by altered consciousness

SLEEP
200
  •  Post op
  • Chronic pain
  • Substance users
  • Hospitalized
  • Older adults
  •  Patients with anxiety or depression
  • Patients with sleep disorders
  • Shift workers
  • Patients on beta-blockers, diuretics, steroids

Types of patients right for disturbed sleep 

200

an inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms brain activity and promotes relaxation and sleep

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

200

QD

Once daily @ bedtime 

200

HS

At bedtime


300

rhythm that completes a full cycle every 24 hours; diurnal rhythm

Circadian rhythm 
300
  • Environmental noise from staff
  • Medical equipment alarms
  • Room lighting
  • Pain or discomfort from medical procedures
  • Vital sign checks
  • Medication side effects
  • Unfamiliar environment
  • Anxiety related to medical condition

Factors that impact patients sleep 


300

builds the brain throughout the day and creates sleep pressure, making you feel tired as it accumulates

Adenonsine 

300

PRN

As needed


300

BID

2X's daily 

400

difficulty in falling asleep, intermittent sleep, or early awakening from sleep

Insomnia 

400
  • Poor sleep habits
  • Caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol intake
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Stress
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Chronic pain
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Sleep apnea
  • Underlying medical conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, pain)
  • Lifestyle factors (e.g., irregular sleep schedule, caffeine or alcohol use)
  • Medications (e.g., stimulants, antidepressants)

Factors contributing to insomina


400

produced by the pineal gland, helps regulate the sleep-wake cycles ( circadian rhythm). Levels increase in the evening to promote sleepiness

Melatonin 

400

Recommended sleeping position for newborns and reason behind it


  • Back sleeping (supine position) is recommended to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

500

Delivers pressurized air through a mask to keep the airway open during sleep.

CPAP


500
  • pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, metabolic rate, and body temperature increase, whereas general skeletal muscle tone and deep tendon reflexes are depressed.
  • Eyes dart back and forth quickly.
  • Small muscle twitching, such as on the face
  • Large muscle immobility, resembling paralysis
  • Respirations irregular; sometimes interspersed with apnea
  • Rapid or irregular pulse
  • Blood pressure increases or fluctuates
  • Increase in gastric secretions
  • Metabolism increases, body temperature increases
  • Encephalogram tracings active

What is what happens during REM


500

control cents for several involuntary activities of the body one of which is concerning sleep and waking

Hypothalamus 

500

Exercise and sleep explain 

Regular physical activity improves sleep quality, but exercising too close to bedtime can cause difficulty falling asleep.

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