Friday, August 30, 2013

8/30/2013

8/30/2013

Answers:
An adult patient undergoes polysomnography to assess possible OSA. They are found to have an AHI of 25 which categorizes their OSA as...?
A) Mild 
B) Moderate 
C) Severe 
D) They do not meet criteria for OSA

OSA = AHI > or equal to 5 events/h.
-5-15 = mild
-15-30 = moderate
- >30 = severe


What percentage of adult men have an AHI > 5?

25%of men have an AHI>5, 9% of adult women have an AHI>5.

MC Question:
Risk factors for adult OSA include all of the following except.
A) African American 
B) Native American 
C) Male Gender 
D) Obesity

Free Response Question:
Describe the pathway by which OSA causes nocturia/enuresis?

Quick Facts:
CPAP:
-1st line recommended therapy.
-decreases snoring, apneas and daytime sleepiness.
-decreased accidents.
-Recommended for all with AHI>30 and for those >5 w/ symptoms.
-90-95% effective, but dependent on pt compliance, 85% compliance @ 6 months.
-side effects include claustrophobia, headache, rhinitis, facial/nasal irritation, aerophagia and social difficulties
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