Sleep Disorders

Question 1

What are the features of insomnia?

Answer 1

• difficulty initiating sleep
• difficulty staying asleep
• early morning awakening
• sleep is not restful

(DSM-V: at least 3x week for 3 mo; interfere with function)

Question 2

What are the causes of insomnia?

Answer 2

• Pain, restless leg, bedroom environment, stress
• all major psychiatric disorders
• caffeine

Question 3

What are the causes of restless leg syndrome?

Answer 3

• brain iron deficiency
• CNS dopamine regulation
• genetics

Question 4

Restless leg syndrome is 2-3x more common in _________.

Answer 4

Pregnant women (3rd trimester)