A severe difficulty in regulating sleep that is induced by jet lag or by working rotating shifts is an example of
a. circadian rhythm disruption.
b. sleep apnea.
c. hypersomnia.
d. narcolepsy.
Question 2Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by
a. complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods.
b. interruption of air flow and brief cessation of respiratory activity.
c. interruption of air flow without cessation of respiratory activity.
d. central nervous system disorders and trauma.
Question 3Of the following, the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnia experience is
a. falling asleep during normal waking hours.
b. sudden loss of muscle tone.
c. sleep paralysis.
d. hypnagogic hallucinations.
Question 4Sam sleeps for eight or more hours every night but never feels rested. He can't understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his sleep. Of the following, Sam's most likely diagnosis is
a. hypersomnia.
b. sleep apnea.
c. narcolepsy.
d. nonspecific parasomnia.
Question 5Cataplexy, as experienced by patients with narcolepsy, can be characterized by
a. sudden loss of muscle tone.
b. physical collapse.
c. slight muscle weakness.
d. any or all of these
Question 6Maria is more likely to become obese if
a. She lives in an affluent neighborhood
b. Her spouse is obese
c. Her neighbor is obese
d. Her professional network has a large portion of obese individuals
Question 7In which of the following situations is Bill, who has narcolepsy, most likely to experience cataplexy?
a. Immediately upon waking up after a long, restful sleep
b. At any random moment
c. Under hypnosis
d. While jumping up and cheering for his favorite team
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