Pharmacology Chapter
28: Drug Therapy for
Insomnia with
complete verified
solutions
What is insomnia?
The inability to go to sleep or remain asleep throughout the night
What are the symptoms of insomnia?
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking often during the night or early morning
Not feeling rested after sleep
Sleep deprivation: shortage of undisturbed sleep
What are the intended responses for all drug for insomnia?
Relief of insomnia
Sleep improvement
Sleep induced through sedation
Decreased length of time to fall asleep
Increase in sleep duration
What drug classes are utilized in insomnia?
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Antihistamines
Sedating Antidepressant (i.e. TCAs)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
28: Drug Therapy for
Insomnia with
complete verified
solutions
What is insomnia?
The inability to go to sleep or remain asleep throughout the night
What are the symptoms of insomnia?
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking often during the night or early morning
Not feeling rested after sleep
Sleep deprivation: shortage of undisturbed sleep
What are the intended responses for all drug for insomnia?
Relief of insomnia
Sleep improvement
Sleep induced through sedation
Decreased length of time to fall asleep
Increase in sleep duration
What drug classes are utilized in insomnia?
Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Antihistamines
Sedating Antidepressant (i.e. TCAs)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
