Narcolepsy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DOT Training practice test prep complete Q&A 2022-2023. Fatigue is a major concern. What do current FMCSA regulations allow from drivers? - driver presents with a heart attack 1 month previous. He is following up with his MD again in 1 week. He is unsure of his prescriptions, but is asymptomatic. Should he be certified today? Driver has been trying to stop smoking for 10 years without success. 1 month ago, she began taking Chantix. She reports no blackout, suicidal thoughts, or change i...

Exam 2: NSG552/ NSG 552 (New 2024/2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam| Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION Do BZD effect REM? yes QUESTION Do non-BZD effect REM? Answer: slightly QUESTION Treatment for narcolepsy and cataplexy can include? (not approved but off label Answer: stimulants like dextroampheramine QUESTION What medication is approved for narcolepsy? Answer: modafinil a mod on red...

How many hours of sleep does an 1. infant need 2. teenager 3. adults correct answer: 16, 9, 7-8 Insomnia correct answer: a lack of sleep due to insufficient sleep quality or quantity. major complaints - awakening during sleep, followed by difficulty falling asleep insomnia correct answer: The most common sleep disorder in the US (affects 1/3 of adults at some point) DSM - 5 major criteria for dx of insomnia correct answer: dissatisfaction (cant initiate sleep, cant maintain sleep, e...

CHF CORRECT ANSWER congestive heart failure Research has shown that patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy have a deficiency of: CORRECT ANSWER Hypocretin The measure taken during MSLT with the best sensitivity and specificity for narcolepsy is: CORRECT ANSWER 2 or more episodes of stage R sleep The narcolepsy tetrad includes CORRECT ANSWER Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and cataplexy Sleep restriction therapy is useful in improving: CORREC...

Exam 2: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: if you were a nurse caring for a child, and the child is starting on Ritalin, or methophenyldate, what assessment would you want to do on that child? Answer: - blood pressure - weight (at risk of weight loss) - height - nutritional assessment - use of caffeine or other stimulants Question: what is the medication used to t...

NR293 / NR 293 Comprehensive Exam (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: This drug is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas (belching, bloating, gut discomfort) Answer: Simethecone Q: Two adverse effects of ondansteron Answer: Headache QT prolongation Q: The concurrent use of opioids with benzodiazepines may cause: Answer: extreme sedation respiratory depression coma even death ...

Exam 4: NSG122 / NSG 122 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Extreme drowsiness, falling asleep very easily in any situation or environment; difficult to arouse Answer: Narcolepsy Q: Often called jet lag; Disruption and misalignment of the client's sleep-wake cycle Answer: Circadian Rhythm Disorders Q: Types of stressors Answer: Psychosocial stressors Physiologic stressors Developmental stressors Si...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...

CPSGT question and answers graded A+ already passed 2023 CHF - correct answer congestive heart failure Research has shown that patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy have a deficiency of: - correct answer Hypocretin The measure taken during MSLT with the best sensitivity and specificity for narcolepsy is: - correct answer 2 or more episodes of stage R sleep The narcolepsy tetrad includes - correct answer Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucinations, and cat...

CPSGT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS CHF - Correct Answer ️️ -congestive heart failure Research has shown that patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy have a deficiency of: - Correct Answer ️️ -Hypocretin The measure taken during MSLT with the best sensitivity and specificity for narcolepsy is: - Correct Answer ️️ -2 or more episodes of stage R sleep The narcolepsy tetrad includes - Correct Answer ️️ -Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic halluci...