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colton

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is considered to be the major problem with the use of CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
 
  a. Patient compliance
  b. Frequent pneumothorax
  c. Cardiovascular complications
  d. Expense

Question 2

What value for the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is consistent with moderate obstructive sleep apnea?
 
  a. 5 to 15
  b. 15 to 30
  c. Above 30
  d. Below 5


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mistyjohnson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Approximately 80 of patients accept CPAP, although long-term objective compliance is fre-quently less than optimal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The AASM has operationally defined the severity of obstructive sleep apnea as follows: mild, AHI 5 to 15; moderate, AHI 15 to 30; and severe, AHI greater than 30.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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