Question 1

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy that is not an amphetamine stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A) Doxepin 
B) Methylphenidate 
C) Zopiclone 
D) Armodafinil 
A) Doxepin 
B) Methylphenidate 
C) Zopiclone 
D) Armodafinil D

Question 2

Why would the high solubility and short duration of action in barbiturates be beneficial for treating sleep disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) High solubility allows for the drug to be eliminated quickly,getting it out of the system so that the side effect of grogginess in the morning is reduced. 
B) Barbiturates will have an increased absorption,resulting in less grogginess in the morning. 
C) The short duration of action allows for less chance of tolerance and dependence. 
D) High solubility allows for a person to fall asleep faster,and the short duration of action allows for less time necessary needed for the REM stage of sleep. 
A) High solubility allows for the drug to be eliminated quickly,getting it out of the system so that the side effect of grogginess in the morning is reduced. 
B) Barbiturates will have an increased absorption,resulting in less grogginess in the morning. 
C) The short duration of action allows for less chance of tolerance and dependence. 
D) High solubility allows for a person to fall asleep faster,and the short duration of action allows for less time necessary needed for the REM stage of sleep. B

Question 3

Which of the following prescription drugs is not used to treat insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A) Sedatives-hypnotics 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Amphetamines 
D) Barbiturates 
A) Sedatives-hypnotics 
B) Benzodiazepines 
C) Amphetamines 
D) Barbiturates C

Question 4

How can memory be affected when a sufficient amount of sleep is not attained?

Accepted Answer

A) The immune system weakens without enough sleep,so all the extra brain power is needed to help jump-start the immune system. 
B) Without enough sleep,plaques are able to form in the brain,which clog transmissions of signals between the neurons. 
C) Sleep is needed only for our bodies to recover and rejuvenate;sleep does not affect our memory. 
D) A deficient amount of sleep causes the immune system to develop microvascular infarcts and inflammation,which causes a delay in our memories. 
A) The immune system weakens without enough sleep,so all the extra brain power is needed to help jump-start the immune system. 
B) Without enough sleep,plaques are able to form in the brain,which clog transmissions of signals between the neurons. 
C) Sleep is needed only for our bodies to recover and rejuvenate;sleep does not affect our memory. 
D) A deficient amount of sleep causes the immune system to develop microvascular infarcts and inflammation,which causes a delay in our memories.

Question 5

Sleep patterns stay the same as people age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

A) Zopiclone 
B) Doxepin 
C) Amphetamine 
D) Quazepam 
A) Zopiclone 
B) Doxepin 
C) Amphetamine 
D) Quazepam

Question 7

What hormone can be taken orally as an herbal supplement to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) Histamine 
C) Melatonin 
D) Insulin 
A) Estrogen 
B) Histamine 
C) Melatonin 
D) Insulin

Question 8

Which of the following is not a common sleep disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Insomnia 
B) Restless legs syndrome 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Non-REM sleep 
A) Insomnia 
B) Restless legs syndrome 
C) Sleep apnea 
D) Non-REM sleep

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Ritalin

Accepted Answer

A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine 
A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine

Question 10

Which of the following warning labels would you typically not see on a prescription for modafinil?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid alcohol. 
B) May cause sedation. 
C) May decrease effectiveness of contraceptives. 
D) May be habit forming. 
A) Avoid alcohol. 
B) May cause sedation. 
C) May decrease effectiveness of contraceptives. 
D) May be habit forming.

Question 11

Our immune system is affected by a lack of sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A standard sleep pattern has four stages of sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Restoril

Accepted Answer

A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine 
A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine

Question 14

Which description is most associated with sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A) An interruption in the supply of oxygen during sleep 
B) An interruption of blood flow to the brain during sleep 
C) Obstruction of blood flow during sleep 
D) Frequent nightmares 
A) An interruption in the supply of oxygen during sleep 
B) An interruption of blood flow to the brain during sleep 
C) Obstruction of blood flow during sleep 
D) Frequent nightmares

Question 15

Which of the following is the least common sleep disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Restless legs syndrome 
B) Sleep apnea 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Insomnia 
A) Restless legs syndrome 
B) Sleep apnea 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Insomnia

Question 16

Sleep deprivation can cause motor vehicle accidents and trigger seizures,paranoia,and hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The primary treatment for narcolepsy is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) antiseizure medications 
B) stimulants 
C) hypnotics 
D) caffeine 
A) antiseizure medications 
B) stimulants 
C) hypnotics 
D) caffeine

Question 18

MATCHING
Match the following trade names with their generic name.
-Lunesta

Accepted Answer

A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine 
A) Temazepam 
B) Eszopiclone 
C) Modafinil 
D) Methylphenidate 
E) Lisdexamfetamine

Question 19

Of the sleep disorders,narcolepsy is the most common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which drug used to treat ADHD is not a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

A) Lisdexamfetamine 
B) Methylphenidate 
C) Atomoxetine 
D) Dexmethylphenidate 
A) Lisdexamfetamine 
B) Methylphenidate 
C) Atomoxetine 
D) Dexmethylphenidate

Exam 12: Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy that is not an amphetamine stimulant?

Why would the high solubility and short duration of action in barbiturates be beneficial for treating sleep disorders?

Which of the following prescription drugs is not used to treat insomnia?

How can memory be affected when a sufficient amount of sleep is not attained?

Sleep patterns stay the same as people age.

Which drug can be used to help treat narcolepsy?

What hormone can be taken orally as an herbal supplement to help regulate the sleep-wake cycle?

Which of the following is not a common sleep disorder?

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Ritalin

Which of the following warning labels would you typically not see on a prescription for modafinil?

Our immune system is affected by a lack of sleep.

A standard sleep pattern has four stages of sleep.

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Restoril

Which description is most associated with sleep apnea?

Which of the following is the least common sleep disorder?

Sleep deprivation can cause motor vehicle accidents and trigger seizures,paranoia,and hallucinations.

The primary treatment for narcolepsy is _____.

MATCHING Match the following trade names with their generic name. -Lunesta

Of the sleep disorders,narcolepsy is the most common.

Which drug used to treat ADHD is not a controlled substance?

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