When Attempting to Differentiate Between Insomnia and Occasional Trouble Getting

question 407

Multiple Choice

When attempting to differentiate between insomnia and occasional trouble getting a good night's sleep, it is important to remember that

• A)insomnia is more frequent and persistent
• B)people with insomnia also tend to experience night terrors
• C)REM sleep paralysis is absent for people with insomnia
• D)insomnia never occurs with sleep apnea

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Postprandial

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Prand/i

A prefix used in medical terminology to denote relation to a meal, particularly before a meal.

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