Sleep Apnea Is Associated With

question 8

Multiple Choice

Sleep apnea is associated with:
1) systemic hypertension.
2) systemic hypotension.
3) pulmonary hypertension.
4) aspiration pneumonia.

• A)1, 3
• B)2, 3
• C)1, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Motor Vehicle Accident

An unintended and harmful event involving one or more vehicles, often resulting in injury or damage.

Prolonged Stress

A continuous state of mental or emotional strain and tension that can lead to various health problems if not managed properly.

Allostasis

The process by which the body responds to stressors and seeks to return to homeostasis, or stability, through physiological and behavioral changes.