Aquifer Case 3 with perfect answers 2024

What are some common causes of sleeplessness in the elderly? correct answersEnvironmental (noise) Drugs/alcohol/caffeine Sleep apnea Restless leg syndrome REM sleep behavior disorder (involuntary leg movements while falling asleep) Depression/anxiety Cardiorespiratory problems Pain or pruritus GERD How long should you limit a nap to? correct answers30-45 minutes What two techniques are safe to help the elderly sleep? correct answerscognitive behavioral therapy zolpidem Describe what sleep restriction therapy is? correct answersThe patient reduces their in bed time to the number of hours of sleep they have been getting for the last 2 weeks, then as their sleep efficiency increases they can increase their sleep by 15 to 20 minutes once every five days What is sleep compression therapy? correct answersYou gradually reduce your in bed time to the total number of hours of sleep you've been getting the last 2 weeks What is the only suggested tricyclic antidepressant that can help with sleep in the elderly? correct answersDoxepin 3-6mg This is a orexin receptor antagonist that improves sleep onset and sleep maintenance correct answersSuvorexant (Belsomra) What drugs are not given for insomnia in the elderly? correct answersBenzos Antihistamines antidepressants (in the absence of depression) What are three medical conditions associated with depression? correct answersHypothyroidism Parkinson Disease Dementia Depressive symptoms may be an early indicator of what? correct answersParkinson Disease