40 Questions
What is the effect of stimulants and antidepressants on sleep?
Shortens sleep duration
Which drug category disrupts sleep by increasing urine output?
Diuretics
What characterizes narcolepsy?
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Which neurological disorder is associated with an overwhelming urge to move the legs?
Restless leg syndrome
What brain chemical is often low in individuals with narcolepsy?
Hypocretin
What type of movement disorder causes a sudden loss of muscle control?
Cataplexy
Which condition is managed in a palliative setting along with movement disorders?
Kidney disease
What is restless leg syndrome characterized by?
An overwhelming urge to move the legs
What is the term for having trouble maintaining sleep throughout the night?
Sleep maintenance insomnia
Which factor can contribute to difficulty staying asleep throughout the night?
Pain
What could be a possible cause of waking up earlier than desired but still feeling tired?
Anxiety disorders
Which medical condition can result in fragmented sleep and daytime fatigue due to repeated awakenings during the night?
Restless leg syndrome
Individuals who wake up repeatedly during the night can experience which of the following symptoms?
Daytime fatigue
What may contribute to the feeling of unrefreshed and fatigued upon waking up after a full night of sleep?
Non-restorative sleep
What can exacerbate difficulty falling asleep, leading to increased frustration and anxiety about sleep?
Stress and anxiety
What can lead to individuals waking up earlier than desired but being unable to return to sleep?
Changes in circadian rhythms
What is the primary goal of the nursing interventions mentioned in the text?
To improve the patient's sleep pattern and quality
Which of the following is a potential cause of the patient's sleep disturbance?
Chronic stress
Which of the following interventions is not mentioned in the text?
Administering sleeping pills
What is the purpose of encouraging the intake of milk?
To promote sleep through the tryptophan content in milk
Which of the following statements is true based on the information provided in the text?
The patient reported an improved sleep pattern after 48-72 hours of nursing interventions
Which of the following interventions is aimed at reducing environmental stimuli to promote sleep?
Ensuring a quiet and comfortable atmosphere
What is the purpose of observing the patient's sleep-wake cycle, according to the text?
To provide baseline data on the patient's sleep duration and patterns
What is the purpose of encouraging daytime physical activities?
To increase night-time sleep
What is the primary focus of the study by Mercadante et al. in 2015?
Sleep disturbances in patients with advanced cancer
Which type of sleep is discussed in MSEd's article on Verywell Mind?
NREM sleep
In which journal was the article by Ohayon on the epidemiology of insomnia published?
Sleep Med Rev
What is the main topic of Patel et al.'s updated article on StatPearls?
Physiology and sleep stages
Where can one find information about restless legs syndrome diagnosis and treatment?
Mayo Clinic and WebMD
What is the specific focus of Akre's article on REM sleep?
Description of REM sleep features
According to Burke and Yennurajalingam, what is a common issue in palliative care patients?
Sleep disturbance
What is the primary theme of the flashcards edited by Yennurajalingam and Bruera?
'Hospice and Palliative Medicine'
Which neurotransmitter do sedative/hypnotics enhance to produce sedation?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
What is the age of the patient, Mr. Jimoh?
69 years old
What was Mr. Jimoh's primary complaint upon hospital admission?
Difficulty breathing
Which nursing intervention was recommended to improve Mr. Jimoh's airway patency?
Encourage side-lying position
What was the primary nursing diagnosis for Mr. Jimoh's sleep disturbance?
Disturbed sleep pattern related to lifestyle disruption
Which medication class was recommended to relax Mr. Jimoh's respiratory muscles?
Methylxanthines
What was the target oxygen saturation level increase for Mr. Jimoh after nursing interventions?
4 units
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of Mr. Jimoh's symptoms upon hospital admission?
Fever
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