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humphriesbr@me.com

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A newly admitted older adult asks for a sedative every night and states that she cannot fall asleep. What type of sleep disorder is the patient most likely experiencing?
 
  a. Onset related to anxiety of relocation
  b. Maintenance related to unfamiliar environment
  c. Initiation related to depression associated with relocation
  d. Maintenance related to episodes of nocturnal movement disorders

Question 2

What statement by a patient's wife would indicate that the patient is experiencing myoclonus?
 
  a. His loud snoring and jerking awake wakes me up, too.
  b. I am black and blue from his kicking me every night.
  c. He wakes up at 2 AM every morning and walks around the house.
  d. His constant leg movements tear up the covers and keep me awake.


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nekcihc358

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Sleep onset issues are usually associated with anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Myoclonus is a periodic kicking movement of the lower extremities, which can be severe.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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