SLEEP DISORDERS
1) Insomnia is defined in part as
a) difficulty falling asleep and difficulty staying asleep.
b) sleeping less than 8 hours a night.
c) difficulty waking up.
d) excessive tossing and turning during sleep.
2) Insomnia is defined in part as
a) difficulty waking up.
b) sleeping less than 6 hours a night.
c) poor sleep quality.
d) walking and/or talking during sleep.
3) Who is more likely to suffer a sleep disorder?
a) An adolescent.
b) An elderly person.
c) Someone who works more than 40 hours a week.
d) A child less than one year of age.
4) Narcolepsy is characterized by
a) sudden periods of apnea during sleep.
b) airway collapse.
c) periodic limb movements of sleep.
d) excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep paralysis.
5) Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by
a) airway collapse and apnea during sleep.
b) periodic limb movements of sleep.
c) excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep paralysis.
d) cataplexy.
6) Restless legs syndrome is characterized by
a) sudden periods of apnea during sleep.
b) hallucination at the onset of sleep..
c) periodic limb movements of sleep.
d) excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep paralysis.
7) The primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is
a) a hypnotic or a sedative.
b) CPAP.
c) a stimulant such as methylphenidate.
d) an alcoholic drink immediately before going to bed.
8) Which of these drugs is often prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy?
a) Diazepam, a.k.a Valium®.
b) Fluoextine, a.k.a. Prozac®.
c) Methylphenidate, a.k.a. Ritalin®
d) Phenytoin, a.k.a. Dilantin®.
9) Good sleep hygiene involves avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine in several hours before retiring.
a) True.
b) False.
10) People who have a sleep disorder and are prescribed a hypnotic or a sedative
a) should use the drug every night.
b) should use the drug only when necessary.
c) should use the drug in combination with alcohol.
d) should not be concerned about the potential for dependency.
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