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16 Cards in this Set
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the ___ reflex protects airway patency by causing ___ if there is ___.
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genioglossus
tongue extrusion negative pressure in upper airway |
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the GG reflex is stronger/weaker during sleep
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weaker
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there is increased/decreased GG EMG activity in awake OSA patients
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increased
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___ is the pressure at which the upper airway collapses. it is normally ___. if it rises above ___ you get apnea.
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P_crit
-15 to -10 cm H2O 0 cm H2O |
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T/F: testosterone is an independent risk factor for OSA
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true
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postmenopausal women are at higher/lower risk for OSA than premenopausal, because ___
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higher
E & P are protective |
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most effective tx for OSA is ___
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weight loss
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T/F: CPAP increases AP dimensions of upper airway.
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false
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T/F: macrognathia is associated with OSA
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false: micrognathia
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nocturnal ___ (2) as well as ___ are clinical symptoms of OSA
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sweating
enuresis nocturia |
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T/F: sexual dysfunction is a symptom of OSA
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true
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T/F: dry mouth is a symptom of OSA
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true
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gold standard for diagnosing OSA
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full night in-lab polysomnography
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main long-term complications of OSA are ___
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cardiovascular
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5 CV complications of OSA
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HTN
HF IHD arrhythmia cerebrovascular disease |
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___ withdrawal is important in OSA tx
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alcohol
benzodiazepine |
