Understanding Insomnia Symptoms
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What is the effect of stimulants and antidepressants on sleep?

  • Increases sleep duration
  • Shortens sleep duration (correct)
  • Stabilizes sleep patterns
  • Induces deep sleep
  • Which drug category disrupts sleep by increasing urine output?

  • Antidepressants
  • Stimulants
  • Diuretics (correct)
  • Antihypertensives
  • What characterizes narcolepsy?

  • Inability to fall asleep
  • Excessive nighttime wakefulness
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness (correct)
  • Increased brain activity during sleep
  • Which neurological disorder is associated with an overwhelming urge to move the legs?

    <p>Restless leg syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What brain chemical is often low in individuals with narcolepsy?

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

    What type of movement disorder causes a sudden loss of muscle control?

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

    Which condition is managed in a palliative setting along with movement disorders?

    <p>Kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is restless leg syndrome characterized by?

    <p>An overwhelming urge to move the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for having trouble maintaining sleep throughout the night?

    <p>Sleep maintenance insomnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can contribute to difficulty staying asleep throughout the night?

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

    What could be a possible cause of waking up earlier than desired but still feeling tired?

    <p>Anxiety disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition can result in fragmented sleep and daytime fatigue due to repeated awakenings during the night?

    <p>Restless leg syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals who wake up repeatedly during the night can experience which of the following symptoms?

    <p>Daytime fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may contribute to the feeling of unrefreshed and fatigued upon waking up after a full night of sleep?

    <p>Non-restorative sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can exacerbate difficulty falling asleep, leading to increased frustration and anxiety about sleep?

    <p>Stress and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to individuals waking up earlier than desired but being unable to return to sleep?

    <p>Changes in circadian rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the nursing interventions mentioned in the text?

    <p>To improve the patient's sleep pattern and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of the patient's sleep disturbance?

    <p>Chronic stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interventions is not mentioned in the text?

    <p>Administering sleeping pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of encouraging the intake of milk?

    <p>To promote sleep through the tryptophan content in milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true based on the information provided in the text?

    <p>The patient reported an improved sleep pattern after 48-72 hours of nursing interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interventions is aimed at reducing environmental stimuli to promote sleep?

    <p>Ensuring a quiet and comfortable atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of observing the patient's sleep-wake cycle, according to the text?

    <p>To provide baseline data on the patient's sleep duration and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of encouraging daytime physical activities?

    <p>To increase night-time sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the study by Mercadante et al. in 2015?

    <p>Sleep disturbances in patients with advanced cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sleep is discussed in MSEd's article on Verywell Mind?

    <p>NREM sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which journal was the article by Ohayon on the epidemiology of insomnia published?

    <p>Sleep Med Rev</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main topic of Patel et al.'s updated article on StatPearls?

    <p>Physiology and sleep stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one find information about restless legs syndrome diagnosis and treatment?

    <p>Mayo Clinic and WebMD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific focus of Akre's article on REM sleep?

    <p>Description of REM sleep features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Burke and Yennurajalingam, what is a common issue in palliative care patients?

    <p>Sleep disturbance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary theme of the flashcards edited by Yennurajalingam and Bruera?

    <p>'Hospice and Palliative Medicine'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter do sedative/hypnotics enhance to produce sedation?

    <p>Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age of the patient, Mr. Jimoh?

    <p>69 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Jimoh's primary complaint upon hospital admission?

    <p>Difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing intervention was recommended to improve Mr. Jimoh's airway patency?

    <p>Encourage side-lying position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary nursing diagnosis for Mr. Jimoh's sleep disturbance?

    <p>Disturbed sleep pattern related to lifestyle disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class was recommended to relax Mr. Jimoh's respiratory muscles?

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

    What was the target oxygen saturation level increase for Mr. Jimoh after nursing interventions?

    <p>4 units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of Mr. Jimoh's symptoms upon hospital admission?

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

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