title: Sleep disorders in the medically ill patient.
abstract: A careful medical evaluation is essential for any patient complaining of disturbed sleep so as to ascertain the contribution of possible metabolic, neurologic, or medication-related factors to symptom development. In this review, medical and neurologic conditions that may negatively affect sleep will be discussed as well as commonly offending medications. Special attention will be given to sleep apnea syndromes. The evaluation of sleep disturbance in the medical patient will be discussed with focus on of the special pharmacokinetic considerations involved in selecting medications for the treatment of disturbed sleep in this patient population.
authors.affiliation: National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stoudemire
mesh_terms: D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D001569:Benzodiazepines