Mr. Anderson, who is 69 years old and obese, reports feeling tired all the time, even in the morning when he awakens. His wife reports that he snores loudly. What disorder should you suspect?
a. Nocturnal myoclonus
b. Dementia
c. GERD
d. Sleep apnea
D
The classic symptom of sleep apnea is fatigue on awakening and throughout the day. People with sleep apnea are very tired all the time. Sleep apnea occurs when the patient's airway is partially obstructed during sleep. Many people with sleep apnea are overweight. Responses A, B, and C are also causes of insomnia but are usually described with different symptoms—nocturnal myoclonus, with sudden movements of the legs; dementia, with nighttime wandering; and GERD, with acid reflux.
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