Parasomnias

Parasomnias are best described as:

• Disorders of sleep duration

• Disorders involving abnormal events during sleep

• Disorders of breathing during sleep

Which type of parasomnia occurs during the first three stages of sleep?

• NREM Parasomnia

• REM Parasomnia

• Narcolepsy

Sleepwalking is classified under:

• NREM Parasomnia

• REM Parasomnia

• Dyssomnia

Nightmares usually occur during:

• Stage 2 sleep

• REM sleep

• NREM stage 1

Which parasomnia involves partial arousals with confusion and disorientation?

• Sleep terrors

• Confusional arousals

• Sleep-related eating disorder

Which is most common among older adults?

• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RSBD)

• Sleepwalking

• Sleep terrors

Which of the following parasomnias is strongly associated with Parkinson’s disease?

• Sleep paralysis

• Sleep terrors

• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

A 10-year-old child is reported to wake up screaming, sweating, and with dilated pupils but has no memory of the event the next morning. This is most likely:

• Nightmare disorder

• Sleep terrors

• REM sleep behavior disorder

A 45-year-old man acts out violent dreams and injures his bed partner. Which condition should be suspected?

• REM sleep behavior disorder

• Sleep paralysis

• Confusional arousal

A patient presents with unexplained bruises upon waking. Which sleep disorder is most consistent?

• Narcolepsy

• Parasomnia

• Insomnia