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Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea?
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea?
- Night sweats
- Cold hands and feet
- Daytime fatigue (correct)
- Excessive thirst
What is a potential mechanism contributing to airway collapse in obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a potential mechanism contributing to airway collapse in obstructive sleep apnea?
- Proper functioning of the genioglossus muscle
- Increased contraction of upper airway muscles
- Disordered sleep arousal (correct)
- Stabilization of the brainstem respiratory center
What is a method to distinguish a fractured rib from a soft-tissue injury?
What is a method to distinguish a fractured rib from a soft-tissue injury?
- Checking for pulse irregularities
- Compression of the chest in the AP plane (correct)
- Pressing on the collarbone
- Palpation of the abdomen
Which condition is commonly associated with treatment-resistant hypertension, heart failure, and stroke?
Which condition is commonly associated with treatment-resistant hypertension, heart failure, and stroke?
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Which condition is commonly associated with posterior malocclusion of the jaw (retrognathia)?
Which condition is commonly associated with posterior malocclusion of the jaw (retrognathia)?
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What is a hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea?
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What is a potential mechanism contributing to airway collapse in obstructive sleep apnea?
What is a potential mechanism contributing to airway collapse in obstructive sleep apnea?
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What is a method to distinguish a fractured rib from a soft-tissue injury?
What is a method to distinguish a fractured rib from a soft-tissue injury?
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