Why Should the Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Not Use

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why should the patient with obstructive sleep apnea not use alcohol?

• A) Alcohol decreases the arousal threshold.
• B) Alcohol increases upper airway muscle tone.
• C) Alcohol increases the arousal threshold.
• D) Alcohol reduces the cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms.

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