A 55-year-old woman has chronic difficulty initiating sleep. She watches television in bed and drinks coffee at 7 PM. She has no restless legs

Question

A 55-year-old woman has chronic difficulty initiating sleep. She watches television in bed and drinks coffee at 7 PM. She has no restless legs symptoms or depression. Which of the following would you advise this patient?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and sleep hygiene changes

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Daytime bed rest

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Immediate polysomnography for every patient

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Alcohol at bedtime

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Long-term nightly benzodiazepine therapy

Insomnia — ABFM Board MCQ

A 55-year-old woman has chronic difficulty initiating sleep. She watches television in bed and drinks coffee at 7 PM. She has no restless legs symptoms or depression. Which of the following would you advise this patient?