Sleep Specialists Prefer to Treat Insomnia with

question 190

Multiple Choice

Sleep specialists prefer to treat insomnia with

• A) lifestyle changes and behavioral techniques.
• B) nonprescription sleeping pills such as Sominex, Nytol, and Sleep-Eze.
• C) barbiturates or other prescription sedatives.
• D) newer drugs, such as Ambien and Lunesta.

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Definitions:

Pyruvate Ion

The ionized form of pyruvic acid, an important intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis.

Lactate Ion

The lactate ion is a negatively charged molecule (anion) produced by the loss of a hydrogen atom from lactic acid, commonly formed during anaerobic respiration.

Lactic Acid

A natural organic acid present in milk and produced in the muscles during intense activity.

Blood Ph

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, typically maintaining around 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly basic.