What are the chief symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea? 1. Nosebleeds 2. Insomnia 3. Morning headaches 4. Daytime sleepiness
a. 1 and 4 c. 2 and 3
b. 2 and 4 d. 3 and 4
ANS: D
The symptoms most commonly associated with obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients are chronic loud snoring, gasping or choking episodes during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, and personality and cognitive deterioration related to fatigue from lack of sleep.
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