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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea?
 
  a. Small or unstable pharyngeal airway
  b. Deviated septum
  c. Unstable larynx
  d. Large tongue

Question 2

Which of the following conditions are associated with central apnea? 1. Congestive heart failure 2. Primary central nervous system lesions 3. High-altitude hypoxemia 4. Obesity
 
  a. 1 and 4 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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

ANS: A
The primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea is a small or unstable pharyngeal airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Primary central nervous system lesions, stroke, congestive heart failure, and high-altitude hy-poxemia can diminish respiratory control and cause central apnea events.


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Mr. Wonderful

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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