Which comorbid conditions have been associated with sleep ...

[tatyanajohnson]

Which comorbid conditions have been associated with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Depression
  b. Hypertension
  c. Anxiety disorders
  d. Gastric reflux disease
  e. Coronary artery disease

Question 2

During the assessment interview, a patient tells the nurse he has sleep problems. Which question will assess for the use of substances that affect the quality of sleep? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Do you follow a low-fat diet?
  b. Are you a big coffee drinker?
  c. Do you indulge in an evening alcoholic drink?
  d. Have you been prescribed an opiate-based analgesic?
  e. Are you currently taking antianxiety medication?

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Sleep deprivation is associated with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety as well as stress-related medical conditions such as coronary artery disease and hypertension. There is currently no research to support a connection with gastric reflux disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Examples of substances that influence sleep includes alcohol, stimulants such as caffeine,
sedatives such as opiates, and antianxiety medications. Fats are not thought to influence sleep.

[tatyanajohnson]

Excellent

[cam1229]

Gracias!