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What is the main risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea according to the text?
What is the main risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea according to the text?
- Obesity (correct)
- Advancing age
- Female gender
- Being hypertensive
Which of the following is a potential consequence of repetitive apneic events in obstructive sleep apnea?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of repetitive apneic events in obstructive sleep apnea?
- Hypoxia (correct)
- Lowered blood pressure
- Increased oxygen levels
- Parasympathetic response
During obstructive sleep apnea, what happens to the tone of pharyngeal muscles?
During obstructive sleep apnea, what happens to the tone of pharyngeal muscles?
- They remain unchanged
- They relax (correct)
- They tighten and contract
- They expand
What type of diagnostic examination is commonly used to assess obstructive sleep apnea?
What type of diagnostic examination is commonly used to assess obstructive sleep apnea?
What is one of the recommendations for medical management of obstructive sleep apnea?
What is one of the recommendations for medical management of obstructive sleep apnea?
Which surgical procedure is indicated for clients with large tonsils in obstructive sleep apnea?
Which surgical procedure is indicated for clients with large tonsils in obstructive sleep apnea?
What physiological signal is monitored using a single-lead ECG during a sleep study for obstructive sleep apnea?
What physiological signal is monitored using a single-lead ECG during a sleep study for obstructive sleep apnea?
What happens to the diameter of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea?
What happens to the diameter of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a potential consequence of hypoxia due to obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a potential consequence of hypoxia due to obstructive sleep apnea?
How are apneic events defined in the context of obstructive sleep apnea?
How are apneic events defined in the context of obstructive sleep apnea?
