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MCQs on "Sleep Apnoea Syndrome - Can we prevent its perils?" by Dr. Edwin Poon

Direction: Choose 'True' or 'False' in the corresponding boxes on the answer form.

1.
	a) An apnoea-hypopnoea index of 35/hour classifies the patient as having severe OSA.	True False
	b) An apnoea may be central or obstructive depending on respiratory effort.	True False
	c) Hypopnoea must always be accompanied by desaturation.	True False
	d) Excessive daytime sleepiness must always be present in patients with OSA.	True False
	e) An apnoea is defined as cessation of airflow for at least 10 seconds.	True False

2.	The following are risk factors for OSA?
	a) Obesity	True False
	b) Female sex	True False
	c) Alcohol consumption	True False
	d) Smoking	True False
	e) Sleeping on one side	True False

3.
	a) Personality changes can be a sign of OSA.	True False
	b) Prominent snoring is strongly associated with OAS.	True False
	c) Home PSG is an accurate alternative to formal testing in a sleep laboratory.	True False
	d) Overnight oximetry study is an accurate and effective alternative to PSG.	True False
	e) OSA can occur in the awake state.	True False

4.	OSA is associated with an increased risk of the following?
	a) Hypertension.	True False
	b) Myocardial infarction.	True False
	c) Road traffic accidents.	True False
	d) Cerebrovascular disease.	True False
	e) Congestive heart failure.	True False

5.	The following are treatment options for OSA?
	a) Tracheostomy.	True False
	b) Continuous poitive airway pressure (CPAP).	True False
	c) Antihypertensive medication.	True False
	d) Mandibular advancing devices.	True False
	e) Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP).	True False

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