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Sleep Disorders Flashcards

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Chronic insomnia diagnosis

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symptoms at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months

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2
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What drugs can worsen insomnia?

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Alcohol
Aripiprazole
Atomoxetine
Bupropion
Caffeine
Decongestants
Diuretics
Fluoxetine
Nicotine
INSTIs
Steroids
Stimulants
Varenicline

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3
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What sleep agents help falling asleep? Staying asleep? Both?

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fall asleep: ramelteon, zaleplon
stay asleep: doxepin, suvorexant
both: eszopiclone, zoldipem

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Lunesta

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eszopiclone (C-IV)

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5
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Ambien

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zoldipem (C-IV)

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6
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Edluar

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zoldipem SL tablet

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7
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Zoldipem dosing for females, males, and older adults

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male: 5-10 mg
female: 5 mg
older: 5 mg

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Non-BZD hypnotics, MoA

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eszopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon
act selectively at BZD receptors to increase GABA

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9
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Non-BZD hypnotics safety

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potential for abuse
Beers criteria

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10
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Orexin receptor antagonists

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daridorexant
lemborexant
suvorexant

all C-IV

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Melatonin receptor agonists

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ramelteon
tasimelteon

not controlled

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12
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Which tricyclic antidepressant can be used for insomnia

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doxepin

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13
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Restoril

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temazepam
C-IV

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14
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Which antidepressants can be used for insomnia

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diphenhydramine
doxylamine

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15
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Unisom SleepTabs

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doxylamine

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16
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Antihistamine safety

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anticholinergic effects (urinary retention, dry mouth, dry eyes/blurry vision, constipation)
avoid use in BPH and glaucoma

17
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Treatment for restless leg syndrome

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dopamine agonists: pramipexole, ropinirole, rotigotine patch
gabapentin

18
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Treatment for narcolepsy

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modafinil, armodafinil
sodium oxybate
pitolisant, solriamfetol
dexmethylphenidate, Adderall, methylphenidates

19
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sodium oxybate safety

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derived from GABA
C-III
REMS only (used illicitly and for sexual assault)

20
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