Deck 12: Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 1

Why is sunlight an important factor to the sleep-wake cycle?

A)Our bodies have become accustomed to waking up when the sun rises.
B)The lack of sunlight causes our bodies to stop the production of melatonin,which allows us to become sleepy.
C)Our body sends signals to the brain that reduce our sleepiness when it registers sunlight.
D)Our circadian rhythm is preprogrammed to operate on a 24-hour clock so it doesn't matter when the sun is out;our body will sleep when it's used to sleeping.

Answer 1

Our body sends signals to the brain that reduce our sleepiness when it registers sunlight.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a common sleep disorder?

A)Insomnia
B)Restless legs syndrome
C)Sleep apnea
D)Non-REM sleep

Answer 2

Non-REM sleep

Question 3

What hormone can be taken orally as an herbal supplement to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle?

A)Estrogen
B)Histamine
C)Melatonin
D)Insulin

Answer 3

Melatonin

Question 4

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
a.Temazepam
b.Eszopiclone
c.Modafinil
d.Methylphenidate
e.Lisdexamfetamine
Ritalin

Question 5

Which drug can promote relaxation and sleep by binding to g-aminobutyric acid (GABA)receptors?

A)Diphenhydramine
B)Ramelteon
C)Atomoxetine
D)Secobarbital

Question 6

Which of the following is a prodrug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A)Dexmethylphenidate
B)Atomoxetine
C)Lisdexamfetamine
D)Methylphenidate

Question 7

Which of the following is the least common sleep disorder?

A)Restless legs syndrome
B)Sleep apnea
C)Narcolepsy
D)Insomnia

Question 8

Which of the following prescription drugs is not used to treat insomnia?

A)Sedatives-hypnotics
B)Benzodiazepines
C)Amphetamines
D)Barbiturates

Question 9

Why would the high solubility and short duration of action in barbiturates be beneficial for treating sleep disorders?

A)High solubility allows for the drug to be eliminated quickly,getting it out of the system so that the side effect of grogginess in the morning is reduced.
B)Barbiturates will have an increased absorption,resulting in less grogginess in the morning.
C)The short duration of action allows for less chance of tolerance and dependence.
D)High solubility allows for a person to fall asleep faster,and the short duration of action allows for less time necessary needed for the REM stage of sleep.

Question 10

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy?

A)Zopiclone
B)Doxepin
C)Amphetamine
D)Quazepam

Question 11

Which drug used to treat ADHD is not a controlled substance?

A)Lisdexamfetamine
B)Methylphenidate
C)Atomoxetine
D)Dexmethylphenidate

Question 12

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy that is not an amphetamine stimulant?

A)Doxepin
B)Methylphenidate
C)Zopiclone
D)Armodafinil

Question 13

The primary treatment for narcolepsy is _____.

A)antiseizure medications
B)stimulants
C)hypnotics
D)caffeine

Question 14

Which drug listed can be used to treat insomnia but is not a controlled substance?

A)Ramelteon
B)Zolpidem
C)Zaleplon
D)Eszopiclone

Question 15

Pharmacological treatments for insomnia are recommended only _____.

A)for patients with underlying diseases
B)for short-term use
C)for patients experiencing sleep apnea
D)if nothing else works

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
a.Temazepam
b.Eszopiclone
c.Modafinil
d.Methylphenidate
e.Lisdexamfetamine
Lunesta

Question 17

The Daytrana patch used for ADHD should be worn only for ____ and then removed.

A)9 hours
B)24 hours
C)3 days
D)1 week

Question 18

Which description is most associated with sleep apnea?

A)An interruption in the supply of oxygen during sleep
B)An interruption of blood flow to the brain during sleep
C)Obstruction of blood flow during sleep
D)Frequent nightmares

Question 19

How can memory be affected when a sufficient amount of sleep is not attained?

A)The immune system weakens without enough sleep,so all the extra brain power is needed to help jump-start the immune system.
B)Without enough sleep,plaques are able to form in the brain,which clog transmissions of signals between the neurons.
C)Sleep is needed only for our bodies to recover and rejuvenate;sleep does not affect our memory.
D)A deficient amount of sleep causes the immune system to develop microvascular infarcts and inflammation,which causes a delay in our memories.

Question 20

Which of the following warning labels would you typically not see on a prescription for modafinil?

A)Avoid alcohol.
B)May cause sedation.
C)May decrease effectiveness of contraceptives.
D)May be habit forming.

Question 21

Of the sleep disorders,narcolepsy is the most common.

Question 22

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
a.Temazepam
b.Eszopiclone
c.Modafinil
d.Methylphenidate
e.Lisdexamfetamine
Provigil

Question 23

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
a.Temazepam
b.Eszopiclone
c.Modafinil
d.Methylphenidate
e.Lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse

Question 24

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
a.Temazepam
b.Eszopiclone
c.Modafinil
d.Methylphenidate
e.Lisdexamfetamine
Restoril

Question 25

Our immune system is affected by a lack of sleep.

Question 26

Sleep patterns stay the same as people age.

Question 27

Sleep deprivation can cause motor vehicle accidents and trigger seizures,paranoia,and hallucinations.

Question 28

A standard sleep pattern has four stages of sleep.