Ch12

Lunesta

Generic of Eszopiclone

Vyvanse

Generic of Lisdexamfetamine

Ritalin

Generic of Methylphenidate

Provigil

Generic of Modafinil

Restoril

Generic of Tamazepam

Without enough sleep, plaques are able to form in the brain, which clog transmission of signals between the neuorons.

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

For short-term use

Pharmacological treatment for insomnia are recommended only:

False

T/F A standard sleep pattern has four stages of sleep.

False

T/F Of the sleep disorders, narcolepsy is the most common.

True

T/F Sleep deprivation cause motor vehicle accidents and triggers seizures, paranoia, and hallucinations.

False

T/F Sleep patterns stay the same as people age

True

T/F our immune system is affected by lack of sleep

9 hours

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

Stimulants

The primary treatment of narcolepsy is:

Melatonin

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

An interruption in the supply of oxygen during sleep

Which description is most associated with sleep apnea?

Amphetamine

Which drug can be used to HELP treat narcolepsy?

Secobarbital

Which drug can promote relaxation and sleep by binding to Y - aminobutyric acid( GAVA)receptor?

Ramelteon

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

Atomoxetine

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

Armodafinil

Which drugs can be used to help treat narcolepsy that is NOT an amphetamine stimulant?

Lisdexamfetamine

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

Non-REM sleep

Which of the following is not a common sleep disorder ?

Narcolepsy

Which of the following is the LEAST common disorder ?

Amphetamine

Which of the following prescription drugs is NOT to treat insomnia ?

May cause sedation

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

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

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

Barbiturates will have an increase absorption , resulting in less grogginess in the morning

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