Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

QOD 72: Cataplexy and Sleeping Disorders (Neuro/Basic Care and Comfort)


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Question: Which sleep disorder is associated with cataplexy? Answer: A.  Narcolepsy Rationale:  Cataplexy describes an involuntary loss of muscle function that is temporary. Cataplexy is most commonly associated with narcolepsy, which involves increased sleepiness during the daytime. A patient with narcolepsy may take medications that act as stimulants to help keep him awake; some of […]
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Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)By Jon Haws RN: Nursing Podcast Host, Critical Care Nurse, Nursing School Men