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Which of the following does a polysomnogram measure during sleep?
Which of the following does a polysomnogram measure during sleep?
Which type of sleep disorder includes abnormalities in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep?
Which type of sleep disorder includes abnormalities in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep?
What is the most common symptom associated with insomnia?
What is the most common symptom associated with insomnia?
Which age group is insomnia relatively rare in?
Which age group is insomnia relatively rare in?
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What is the primary cause of primary sleep disorders?
What is the primary cause of primary sleep disorders?
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Which test is used for diagnosing sleep disorders based on electrophysical responses during sleep?
Which test is used for diagnosing sleep disorders based on electrophysical responses during sleep?
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Which sleep disorder is characterized by prolonged sleep episodes or daytime sleeping that occurs daily for at least 1 month?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by prolonged sleep episodes or daytime sleeping that occurs daily for at least 1 month?
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Which sleep disorder is most often seen in persons who do shift work or must travel frequently?
Which sleep disorder is most often seen in persons who do shift work or must travel frequently?
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Which sleep disorder is characterized by abnormal behavioral or physical events during sleep, such as nightmares and sleepwalking?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by abnormal behavioral or physical events during sleep, such as nightmares and sleepwalking?
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What sleep disorder is characterized by individuals falling asleep for about 10 to 20 minutes in any situation, whether it is appropriate to sleep or not?
What sleep disorder is characterized by individuals falling asleep for about 10 to 20 minutes in any situation, whether it is appropriate to sleep or not?
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Which sleep disorder is characterized by sleep disruptions caused by abnormal ventilation during sleep, with periods of loud snoring followed by periods of apnea?
Which sleep disorder is characterized by sleep disruptions caused by abnormal ventilation during sleep, with periods of loud snoring followed by periods of apnea?
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What is the most common form of breathing-related sleep disorder that causes periods of apnea and loud snoring during sleep?
What is the most common form of breathing-related sleep disorder that causes periods of apnea and loud snoring during sleep?
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What is a persistent pattern of sleep disruption that results from a mismatch between personal body rhythms and the demands of the environment called?
What is a persistent pattern of sleep disruption that results from a mismatch between personal body rhythms and the demands of the environment called?
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Study Notes
Polysomnogram Measurements
- Measures brain activity, eye movement, muscle activity, and heart rate during sleep cycles.
Sleep Disorder Characteristics
- Disorders include abnormalities in amount, quality, or timing of sleep.
Insomnia Symptoms
- The most common symptom is difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Age Group for Insomnia
- Insomnia is relatively rare in children.
Primary Sleep Disorders Cause
- The primary cause is unknown, often rooted in genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.
Diagnostic Tests
- Polysomnography is used for diagnosing sleep disorders based on electrophysiological responses during sleep.
Hypersomnia Disorder
- Characterized by prolonged sleep episodes or excessive daytime sleepiness occurring daily for at least one month.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Common among individuals who work irregular hours or travel frequently, affecting their sleep patterns.
Parasomnia Disorder
- Characterized by abnormal behaviors or experiences during sleep, including nightmares and sleepwalking.
Narcolepsy Description
- Individuals experience sudden sleep attacks, lasting about 10 to 20 minutes, in any situation.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Characterized by sleep disruptions due to abnormal ventilation, leading to loud snoring followed by periods of apnea.
Most Common Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder
- Obstructive sleep apnea is the prevalent form, causing interruptions in breathing and loud snoring during sleep.
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- A persistent pattern of sleep disruption that arises from a misalignment between internal body rhythms and external environment demands.
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Description
Learn about various sleep disorders and their impact on different age groups. Understand the diagnostic process and tests used to identify sleep disorders, including the monitoring of electrophysical responses during sleep.
