« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following are parameters used to confirm the metabolic syndrome associated with ... (Read 63 times)

magmichele12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are parameters used to confirm the metabolic syndrome associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
 
  1. Low triglycerides
  2. Insulin resistance
  3. Hypertension
  4. Impaired glucose intolerance
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following factors has been shown to positively correlate with obstructive sleep ap-nea?
 
  a. Age
  b. Height
  c. Obesity of the upper body
  d. Blood pressure at rest


Hdosisshsbshs

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The metabolic syndrome includes three of the following: waist circumference greater than 102 cm, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and elevated triglyceride levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Obesity, especially of the upper body, has been found to correlate positively with the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

The role of leptin in regulating appetite and metabolic rate. The role of leptin in regulating appetite and metabolic rate.
Down Syndrome Nasal bridge Down Syndrome Nasal bridge
Metabolic pathways involved in protein, glycogen, and fat metabolism. Metabolic pathways involved in protein, glycogen, and fat metabolism.
Boy with Down syndrome. Boy with Down syndrome.
Metabolic activation of phosphocholine Metabolic activation of phosphocholine
Risk of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) by Maternal Age Risk of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) by Maternal Age
Video: Conjunctivitis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library