If a Patient Calls the Office and States That His

question 28

True/False

If a patient calls the office and states that his or her condition has not improved since the office visit earlier in the week, the medical assistant can suggest over-the-counter medications that the patient could try.

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Definitions:

Non-REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by slower brain waves and reduced eye movement, distinct from REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick, random movements of the eyes, associated with vivid dreaming and increased brain activity.

Narcolepsy

A disorder involving sudden and unpredictable daytime attacks of sleepiness or lapses into REM sleep.

Sleepiness

Sleepiness is the state of feeling drowsy or tired, often leading to a decreased ability to remain awake and alert.