A 45-year-old woman reports loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas, and daytime sleepiness. Her BMI is 35 kg/m² and neck circumference is 42 cm. What is the ...

Question

A 45-year-old woman reports loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas, and daytime sleepiness. Her BMI is 35 kg/m² and neck circumference is 42 cm. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for obstructive sleep apnoea?

Accepted Answer

Full in-laboratory polysomnography or home sleep apnoea testing

Answer

MRI brain

Answer

Chest CT scan

Answer

Bronchoscopy

Answer

Carotid Doppler ultrasound

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea - diagnosis

A 45-year-old woman reports loud snoring, witnessed apnoeas, and daytime sleepiness. Her BMI is 35 kg/m² and neck circumference is 42 cm. What is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for obstructive sleep apnoea?