Narcolepsy — Flashcards

Periodic limb movement disorders and atypical parasomnias can be diagnosed using _____

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) records Electroencephalographic, electro-oculographic, and sub-mental electromyography activity to determine sleep _____

_____ Test provides 40-minute test sessions at 2-hour intervals across the day where the patient is instructed to try to remain awake (in narcolepsy)

Appearance of REM sleep on _____ or more nap opportunities on Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) confirms narcolepsy

A score of more than _____ on epworth scale, indicates excessive daytime sleepiness

The _____ (ESS) is used in the assessment of daytime sleepiness.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) is indicated for diagnosing _____

A total of _____ nap opportunities of 20 mintues each are provided at 2 hour intervals throughout the day for Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)

_____ is associated with cataplexy, which is the loss of all muscle tone following a strong emotional stimulus (e.g. laughter)

Benzodiazepines are useful for treating _____ and sleepwalking by decreasing N3 and REM sleep