Insomnia and Sleep Disorders Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of insomnia?

  • Significant psychosocial stressors
  • Concomitant mental illness
  • Alcohol use
  • Exercising regularly (correct)
  • What should be avoided in older individuals when treating insomnia?

  • Long-acting benzodiazepines (correct)
  • Low-dose therapy
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Exercise
  • What should be part of patient education and treatments for insomnia?

  • Exercising irregularly
  • Using long-acting benzodiazepines
  • Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine (correct)
  • Establishing an irregular bedtime
  • How can benzodiazepine receptor agonist tolerance and physical dependence be avoided?

    <p>Using low-dose therapy for the shortest possible duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sleep disorder is mentioned in the text?

    <p>Insomnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of insomnia?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended practice for good sleep hygiene?

    <p>Relaxing before bedtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should long-acting benzodiazepines be avoided in older individuals?

    <p>They have a higher risk of side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can benzodiazepine receptor agonist tolerance and physical dependence be avoided?

    <p>Using low-dose therapy for the shortest possible duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter in the Schwinghammer Handbook should be referred to for information on insomnia?

    <p>Chapter 70</p> Signup and view all the answers

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