Sleep-Wake Disorders

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Sleep-Wake Disorders, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
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Which of the following is a common symptom of insomnia?

  1. Excessive daytime sleepiness

  2. Difficulty falling asleep

  3. Frequent awakenings during the night

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness and impaired functioning.

What is the most common type of sleep apnea?

  1. Obstructive sleep apnea

  2. Central sleep apnea

  3. Mixed sleep apnea

  4. Complex sleep apnea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type, characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.

Which of the following is a risk factor for sleepwalking?

  1. Family history of sleepwalking

  2. Stress and anxiety

  3. Sleep deprivation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sleepwalking is more common in individuals with a family history of the condition, as well as those experiencing stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation.

What is the primary symptom of restless legs syndrome?

  1. Irresistible urge to move the legs

  2. Tingling or crawling sensations in the legs

  3. Difficulty falling asleep

  4. Excessive daytime sleepiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Restless legs syndrome is characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling or crawling sensations, which are relieved by movement.

Which of the following is a common treatment for narcolepsy?

  1. Stimulant medication

  2. Antidepressants

  3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narcolepsy is typically treated with stimulant medication, antidepressants, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination of these approaches.

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty staying awake during the day?

  1. Hypersomnia

  2. Narcolepsy

  3. Sleep apnea

  4. Restless legs syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty staying awake during the day, even after a full night's sleep.

Which of the following is a common symptom of sleep-related movement disorder?

  1. Excessive daytime sleepiness

  2. Difficulty falling asleep

  3. Frequent awakenings during the night

  4. Violent movements during sleep


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sleep-related movement disorders are characterized by excessive or violent movements during sleep, such as kicking, punching, or flailing.

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of sudden muscle weakness or paralysis during sleep?

  1. Cataplexy

  2. Hypnagogic hallucinations

  3. Sleep paralysis

  4. REM sleep behavior disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cataplexy is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of sudden muscle weakness or paralysis during sleep, often triggered by strong emotions.

Which of the following is a common symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder?

  1. Acting out dreams during sleep

  2. Difficulty falling asleep

  3. Frequent awakenings during the night

  4. Excessive daytime sleepiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams during sleep, which can lead to injury to the individual or their bed partner.

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to excessive worry or anxiety?

  1. Psychophysiological insomnia

  2. Idiopathic insomnia

  3. Behavioral insomnia

  4. Paradoxical insomnia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psychophysiological insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to excessive worry or anxiety.

Which of the following is a common treatment for sleep apnea?

  1. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy

  2. Oral appliances

  3. Surgery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sleep apnea is typically treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral appliances, surgery, or a combination of these approaches.

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of brief awakenings from sleep, often accompanied by a sense of choking or gasping?

  1. Sleep apnea

  2. Nocturnal panic attacks

  3. Sleep-related eating disorder

  4. Sleepwalking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of brief awakenings from sleep, often accompanied by a sense of choking or gasping.

Which of the following is a common symptom of sleep-related eating disorder?

  1. Binge eating during sleep

  2. Difficulty falling asleep

  3. Frequent awakenings during the night

  4. Excessive daytime sleepiness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sleep-related eating disorder is characterized by binge eating during sleep, often without awareness of the behavior.

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty staying awake during the day, despite adequate sleep at night?

  1. Idiopathic hypersomnia

  2. Kleine-Levin syndrome

  3. Narcolepsy

  4. Restless legs syndrome


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and difficulty staying awake during the day, despite adequate sleep at night, without a clear underlying cause.

Which of the following is a common treatment for restless legs syndrome?

  1. Dopamine agonists

  2. Anticonvulsants

  3. Iron therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Restless legs syndrome is typically treated with dopamine agonists, anticonvulsants, iron therapy, or a combination of these approaches.

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