ICHWC Exam study (Sleep)

What percentage of adults in the U.S. report insufficient sleep or rest at least 15 out of every 30 days

25 % of U.S. adults

Abnormalities in the neurotransmitter dopamine have often been associated with

RLS - Restless Leg Syndrome

Obesity is a significant risk factor for

SDB, and weight loss is associated with a decrease in SDB severity.

Sleep timing and duration affect

a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual health.

Chronic psycho-physiological insomnia (or "learned" or "conditioned" insomnia) may result from

a stressor combined with fear of being unable to sleep.

Insomnia is characterized by

an inability to initiate or maintain sleep

Epidemiologic studies conducted in the community have also revealed an association between short sleep duration

and excess body weight

Sleep health is a particular concern for individuals with chronic disabilities and disorders such as (7 disorders)

arthritis kidney disease pain human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epilepsy Parkinson's disease depression

Recent research suggests that optimizing sleep duration and quality may be important means of improving

blood sugar control in persons with type 2 diabetes.

Persons with sleep apnea

characteristically make periodic gasping or "snorting" noises, during which their sleep is momentarily interrupted.

Notably, hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease and irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias) have been found to be more common among those with

disordered sleep

According to good sleep hygiene, remove

electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom

People with untreated SDB (Sleep-disordered breathing) have 2 to 4 times the risk of

heart attack and stroke

According to good sleep hygiene, avoid

large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime

According to good sleep hygiene, make sure your bedroom is

quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature

Health care providers may treat chronic insomnia with a combination of use of

sedative-hypnotic or sedating antidepressant medications, along with behavioral techniques to promote regular sleep.

Recent research has indicated that depressive symptoms may decrease once

sleep apnea has been effectively treated and sufficient sleep restored

According to good sleep hygiene, be consistent. Go to bed at

the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends

Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including (4 conditions)

type 2 diabetes cardiovascular disease obesity depression.

RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) is characterized by an

unpleasant "creeping" sensation, often feeling like it is originating in the lower legs, but often associated with aches and pains throughout the legs

The healthcare provider may treat narcolepsy

with stimulant medications combined with behavioral interventions, such as regularly scheduled naps

According to good sleep hygiene, being what during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night

Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

If left untreated, sleep disorders and chronic short sleep are associated with an increased risk of: (5 health issues)

Heart disease High blood pressure Obesity Diabetes All-cause mortality

Narcolepsy

Excessive daytime sleepiness (including episodes of irresistible sleepiness) combined with sudden muscle weakness

Adequate sleep is necessary to: (4 things)

Fight off infection Support the metabolism of sugar to prevent diabetes Perform well in school Work effectively and safely

What does SDB stand for?

Sleep-disordered breathing