One method that may help sleep disorder patients to reset their biological clock (circadian rhythms) is exposure to
a. very loud noises.
b. strong smells.
c. very bright lights.
d. strong magnetic fields.
Question 2When attempting to reset the biological clock of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, it is generally easier and more effective to
a. make the patient's bedtime earlier.
b. leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep.
c. make the patient's bedtime later.
d. keep the person awake for several days in a row.
Question 3Medical treatments for severe sleep apnea include medication, mechanical devices, and
a. surgery.
b. exercise of the neck muscles.
c. a high-protein diet
d. changing the patient's sleep schedule.
Question 4The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that
a. narcolepsy is often caused by depression.
b. the anti-anxiety properties of these medications reduce narcolepsy.
c. these medications suppress REM sleep that can trigger cataplexy.
d. all of these