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Chapter 42 Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed.
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/22/2009

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Cataplexy
Definition
sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions such as anger, sadness, or laughter, occurs at any time during the day
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Circadian rhythm
Definition
24 hour, day-night cycle known as the diurnal
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Hypersomnolence
Definition
inadequacies in the quality or quantity of nighttime sleep
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Hypnotics
Definition
meds that induce sleep
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Sedatives
Definition
meds that produce a calming or soothing effect
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Insomnia
Definition
chronic difficulty falling asleep
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Sleep apnea
Definition
a disorder characterized by the lack of airflow through the nose and mouth for periods of 10 seconds or longer
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Polysomnogram
Definition
involves the use of EEG, EMG, and EOG to monitor stages of sleep and wakefulness during nighttime sleep
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Narcolepsy
Definition
a dysfunction of mechanisms that regulate sleep and wake states
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Nocturia
Definition
urination during the night, disrupts sleep and the sleep cycle
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Sleep hygiene
Definition
practices the client associates with sleep
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