Author Question: Your roommate has become very irritable lately and is having trouble concentrating in class. He's ... (Read 56 times)

CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Your roommate has become very irritable lately and is having trouble concentrating in class. He's gained about 30 pounds since he came to school and you're feeling a little grouchy too because his snoring is keeping you awake at night. If you could give him advice, what might it be?

a. He might need to visit his physician and see if he is suffering from obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea.
b. He is probably suffering from cataplexy during the night due to narcolepsy.
c. He needs to be on a regular dose of sleep medication, as he is not getting enough sleep.
d. He should make an appointment with a psychiatrist because he seems to be suffering from a psychotic disorder.

Question 2

Actual cessation of breathing followed by waking and gasping for air is characteristic of

a. insomnia.
b. somnambulism.
c. nocturnal enuresis.
d. apnea.