GCH 332 - Chapter 4 (Sleep Physiology)

All of the following are symptoms of narcolepsy EXCEPT

- overwhelming urge to sleep in the same daytime - sudden loss of muscle control - difficulty taking upon waking up - sleepwalking Answer: sleepwalking

Required Information: Mike is a 45 - year - old man who is slightly overweight. His wife complains that he snores loudly at night, keeping her awake, and wants him to ask his doctor to do a sleep study. Question: Which sleep disorder is suggested by Mike's symptoms?

- restless leg syndrome - insomnia - narcolepsy - sleep apnea answer: sleep apnea

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the effect of caffeine?

- Caffeine increases the homeostatic sleep drive. - Drinking coffee may have effects for up to 48 hours in people with insomnia. - Caffeine reduces the effects of adenosine accumulation - Drinking coffee can reset the circadian rhythm answer: Caffeine reduces the effects of adenosine accumulation.

To best increase your chances of falling alseep quickly, you should avoid

- eating spicy food late in the day - taking a warm shower before bedtime. - exercising late in the day - looking at your phone before bedtime. Answer: looking at your phone before bedtime.

The deepest stage of sleep is:

- REM sleep - Stage I -Stage II -Stage III Answer: Stage III

Chronic insomnia is defined as:

- having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at least three nights a week for at least three months. - having trouble falling sleep during the day - having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at least three nights a week for at least six months - having trouble falling asleep at night at least once a week answer: having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at least three nights a week for at least three months.

You are trying to determine your baseline sleep need by implementing a 10-hour sleep opportunity. You generally need to get up at 8:00a.m. to be on time for morning classes. What time should you ideally try to set a as your bedtime?

- midnight - 9:00 p.m. - when you begin to feel sleepy - 10:00p.m. Answer: 10:00p.m.

The main cardiovascular symptom associated with sleep apnea is:

- obesity -diabetes - atherosclerosis - hypertension answer: hypertension

Probably the most common disrupter of sleep is:

- a stressful lifestyle -sleep apnea - circadian rhythm problems - restless leg syndrome answer: sleep apnea

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is located in

- all cells of the body - the thymus - the retina - the brain answer: the brain

Of the following items to treat nasal congestion at night, ________ should be avoided.

- decongestants containing ephedrine - nasal steroid sprays - allergy medication - nasal saline sprays answer: decongestants containing ephedrine

Winding down is part of good sleep hygiene that may involve

- disengaging from work during the hour before bedtime. - taking a melatonin sleep aid - doing light tasks to make the next morning easier - watching light entertainment on TV answer: disengaging from work during the hour before bedtime.

Required Information: Mike is a 45 - year - old man who is slightly overweight. His wife complains that he snores loudly at night, keeping her awake, and wants him to ask his doctor to do a sleep study. Question: Mike is concerned about the time and cost of getting a sleep study and any treatments he might need. What recommended strategies could he first try on his own to improve his and his wife's sleep at night?

- sleep on his back using a pillow to raise his head - take a 30- day- trail of an anti- snoring device being advertised online - diffuse essential oils to clear his sinuses -start an exercise program and ensure a healthy diet to lose weight answer: start an exercise program and ensure a healthy diet to lose weight

Sleeping helps us learning by facilitating all of the following EXCEPT

- stabilizing the learned material in prefrontal cortex - enhancing retrieval of the learned material - providing opportunities for the brain to rehearse the learned material - encoding the learned material in the hippocampus answer: encoding the learned material in the hippocampus.

The following strategies can lessen the symptoms of restless leg syndrome EXCEPT

- taking sleep aids that contain diphenhydramine - avoiding caffeine - ensuring iron levels are not too high or too low - stretching before bedtime answer: taking sleep aids that contain diphenhydramine

Julie has tried to narrow her sleep window in an attempt to treat her insomnia and fall asleep faster. She has started to fall asleep faster; however, she still wakes up occasionally and finds it hard to go back to sleep afterward. Which of the following would be LEAST helpful as a next step?

- treat her nasal allergies with nasal spray - eliminate all caffeine during the day - check her room temperature to make sure it's cool enough at night - start sleeping a little earlier to allow enough time for deep sleep to set in answer: start sleeping a little earlier to allow enough time for deep sleep to set in

Which of the following practices would be Least helpful in reducing stress before bedtime?

-exercising during the day - stopping studying or working one hour before bedtime - meditating in the evening - planning for the next day right before bedtime answer: planning for the next day right before bedtime

The stages of sleep are delineated by:

-patterns of brain activity - changes in body temperature - respiratory and heart rates - changes in metabolic rate answer: patterns of brain activity

The public health impact of sleep deprivation is most clearly seen in:

-the decreased productivity at work - the increasing rates of depression nationwide - the national consumption of coffee - the number of auto accidents caused by drowsy drivers answer: the number of auto accidents caused by drowsy drivers

A person with insomnia will find no benefit from laying in bed in a relaxed state unless she goes into deep sleep. True or False

False

Drinking alcohol can help people get better sleep. True or False

False

Using a cough suppressant before bedtime is a good first step in preventing sleep disruption due to coughing. True or False

False

sleep apnea only affects people who are overweight. True or False

False

All stages of sleep are necessary for conserving energy and restorative functions. True or False

True

Treating sleep problems in patients with depression also improves their symptoms of depression. True or False

True