291 - Sleep Apnea

Question 1

OSAHS=__.

Answer 1

Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome

Question 2

OSAHS diagnosis requires respiratory symptoms while __ or __ during the day, regardless of sufficient sleeping hours plus: __

Answer 2

sleeping

>5 episodes of sleep apnea per hour

Question 3

OSAHS is most severe during __ and __ position.

Answer 3

REM

supine

Question 4

What the main risk factors for OSAHS?

Answer 4

overweight
men
head/face morphologies
genetic predisposition
age
HTN/diabetes
ethnicity

Question 5

Screening for OSAHS is recommended for patients with > __, especially: 3

Answer 5

risk factors
HTN
diabetes
heart/blood vessels disease

Question 6

What is the most common complaint regarding OSAHS?

Answer 6

snoring

Question 7

Dyspnea is __, and its absence generally distinguishes OSAHS from __ nocturnal asthma, and __ with
laryngospasm

Answer 7

unusual
PND
acid reflux

Question 8

Patients with are in increased risk for CSA and OSAHS. Therefore if present, look for ___ dysfunction

Answer 8

HF

cardiac

Question 9

CSA=__

Answer 9

central sleep apnea

Question 10

What are the main treatment options for OSAHS? 5

Answer 10

treating co-morbidities
CPAP
oral appliance
URT surgeries
bariatric surgery