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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
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
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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