What are some of the causes of Circadian Rhythm Disorder?
100
Definition of Insomnia
What is "difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both" (Insomnia, 2009)
100
Sudden awakening from sleep, persistent fear that occurs at night, rapid heart rate, screaming, sweating, inability to explain what happened, confusion
What are some symptoms of Night Terror Disorder?
200
Blockage of the airway due to the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and closes during sleep
What is OSA - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
200
Between the ages of 10 and 25
What are the most common ages for the onset of narcolepsy?
What are some common symptoms of Circadian Rhythm Disorder?
200
Persons with low socioeconomic status, chronic alcoholics, individuals who are mentally ill
What type of person is considered high risk for Insomnia?
200
The average length of a night terror
What is five to twenty minutes
300
Brain fails to signal the the muscles to breathe....airway does not collapse.
What is Central Sleep Apnea
300
"....an important chemical in your brain that helps regulate staying awake and keeps REM sleep stable and occurring at the appropriate time during sleep." (Narcolepsy, 2009). The cells that make this chemical in patients with narcolepsy are severely damaged.
What is Hypocretin?
300
Sleep log, MRI, Actigraphy
What are some tools used to diagnosis Circadian Rhythm Disorder?
300
Transient, Short-term and Chronic
What are three subtypes of Insomnia?
300
Klonopin, Tofranil, Valium, St. John's Wort
What are some medications prescribed as treatment for Night Terror Disorder?
400
Without breath
What does the word "Apnea" mean?
400
Sudden loss of muscle tone
What is cataplexy?
400
Adhering to consistent sleep and wake times, avoiding napping, avoiding stress and fatigue or sleep deprivation, avoiding large meals and excessive fluid intake before bedtime
What are some ways to practice good sleep hygiene?
400
Jet lag, changes in shift work, sensitivity to high altitude
What are some causes of Insomnia?
400
The most common age range for Night Terror Disorder
What is between the ages of three and five?
500
Combination of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep Apnea
What is Mixed Apnea
500
Stimulants, antidepressants, and sodium oxybate
What are some medication options for treating narcolepsy?
500
Light therapy
What is a proven effective treatment for Circadian Rhythm Disorder?
500
Avoid strenuous exercise before bedtime, abstain from heavy meals or excessive fluid intake before bedtime, setting the thermostat at a comfortable temperature.
What are some ways to possibly prevent Insomnia?
500
The stage of the sleep cycle in which Night Terror Disorder occurs.