Sleep and Pain

What is the purpose of sleep?

• Psychological and physical recuperation

• Memory consolidation

• Emotional modulation

• Performance and learning

• All of the above

What is otherwise known as paradoxical sleep?

• Rapid eye movement

• Stage 1 non-rapid eye movement

• Stage 2 non-rapid eye movement

• Stage 3 non-rapid eye movement

• Slow wave sleep

In healthy adults, how long does sleep occur from the time they go to bed?

• 5-10 minutes

• 20-30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 3-5 hours

Poor sleep quality puts you at risk for these conditions, EXCEPT.

• Cardiovascular disease

• Dementia

• Appropriate immune function

• Pain

Which has the highest prevalence of sleep disorders?

• Obstructive sleep apnea

• Restless leg syndrome

• Insomnia

• Adult chronic pain

TRUE OR FALSE: Studies point toward a stronger and more consistent bidirectional effect of sleep causing pain exacerbation in adult populations, especially in experimental and acute pain models.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: Shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality predicted higher morning pain intensity.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: Evening pain predicts night-time sleep.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: More dopamine is associated with more time awake.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: Melatonin is involved in sleep and pain regulation, but not Vitamin D.

• True

• False