Some CNS stimulants are used in the treatment of narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is best described as a condition characterized by:
a. the inability to fall asleep at night.
b. attacks of sleep occurring throughout the day.
c. the inability to remain asleep throughout the night.
d. lack of REM sleep.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.
B Correct: This describes narcolepsy.
C Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.
D Incorrect: This is not characteristic of narcolepsy.
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