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Which of the following are common side effects of positive-pressure therapy? 1. Dry nasal mucosa 2. Claustrophobia 3. Skin irritation 4. Headache
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What is the amount of CPAP that is typically required to abolish upper airway obstruction in pa-tients with OSA?
 
  a. 3 to 5 cm H2O
  b. 10 to 20 cm H2O
  c. 2.5 to 7.5 cm H2O
  d. 7.5 to 12.5 cm H2O


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

ANS: B
These effects include feelings of claustrophobia, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, skin irritation, and nasal dryness (Figure 33-4).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
For most patients, obstruction of the upper airway is abolished by CPAP between 7.5 and 12.5 cm H2O.


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

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