Exam 15: Physiology of Sleep Disordered Breathing

Which of the following are consequences of uncorrected OSA? I.Decreased libido II.Decreased mental performance III.Hypertension IV.Exacerbation of coronary artery disease

The absence of thoracic and abdominal efforts with loss of airflow in a patient who has been successfully treated for OSA with CPAP is consistent with the presence of which of the following disorders?

Which phase is characterized by the presence of K-complexes?

What neck circumference is highly correlated with the incidence of OSA in men?

Which of the following is the most common SBD?

Which of the following risk factors are associated with worsening of OSA? I.BMI ≥ 25 II.Alcohol ingestion before bedtime III.Smoking IV.Diabetes

What is the goal of titrating PAP for individuals with sleep disorders?

What is the most common sign of CSA?

What is a common complaint of individuals with nasal septum abnormalities?

Which of the following is the most common dyssomnia in the United States?

EEG tracings during REM typically reflect the level of brain activity seen in which state?

Which of the following is the most vulnerable position for the patient with OSA?

Which of the following anatomical abnormalities are considered contributing factors to OSA? I.Macroglossia II.Micrognathia III.Retrognathia IV.Deviated nasal septum

What is the gold standard test to determine the presence of a sleep disorder?

Which of the following therapies are considered options for treating SDB? I.PAP therapy II.Oral appliances III.Positional solutions IV.Tongue enlargement procedures

Long-standing SDB has been associated with the presence of which of the following diseases?

Which phase is characterized by the presence of delta waves?

Which of the following environmental cues plays an important role in the regulation of sleep?

Which phase is characterized by the presence of alpha waves?

How long does the typical individual stay in NREM before transitioning to REM?